Getting vaccinated should be your first priority now
Since the beginning of the pandemic, life as we knew it was coming to an end. 563 thousand people have died in the US of Covid 19, and 3 million people worldwide. The second wave of cases is starting to take effect as multiple states are spiking in cases Maryland, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and michigan are listed so far. The development of a vaccine showed a sign of hope, and many people have received the vaccine already. Getting vaccinated is first priority for the safety of everyone. People who refuse to get a vaccine are only going to prolong the pandemic.
Even if the people most at risk are older people with underlying health problems everyone should get vaccinated to ensure safety. Health care workers were the very first people to receive the vaccine due to them being in close contact with Covid 19 patients. The elderly were the next priority, and as of now anyone 16 and up is qualified for a vaccine. Elderly are most at risk not only to age, but current medical conditions they may or may not have. Medical conditions that affect your lungs, heart, and immune system are the biggest factors.
What to do if you have been vaccinated already?
According to Dr Anthony Fauci he says “even when vaccinated continue to wear mask and social distance as much as possible”. Scientist have still not completely figured out whether you can transmit the virus as a carrier when vaccinated. In the possible scenario that you can transmit the virus while vaccinated you can still be at risk at getting others infected. Scientist do know that once you are vaccinated, baring any side effects are free of being at risk. Dr fauci also says that once you have been vaccinated it is safe to be around your older family members without a mask as long as they have been vaccinated also.
How to prepare for a Covid Vaccine
To get a Covid Vaccine you have to register online, and judging off your location the platform will try to set an appointment. Once an appointment has been made be sure to show up at least a half an hour earlier then expected. Prior to the day vaccination, and the day off make sure to drink plenty of water this will help the vaccine go through your system faster. According to the CDC it is not recommended to take pain relievers like tylenol, or ibuprofen before hand to prevent side effects. Test show that individuals who do this have a higher chance of the vaccine not having much of an effect.
This article Written by Brian Krans, on Healthline summarizes the problems when some people refuse to take the vaccine. The article mentions a key fact that many people don’t trust the vaccine due to the short time frame it was made.
While vaccines generally do take a long time to develop due to the surge in cases, it wasn’t long before scientist could get a sample of antibodies to work with. During all the trials of vaccines between ages both Pfizer and Moderna have shown great results. Other companies like J&J have created their own vaccine, but with very threatening consequences. J&J vaccine has been cut off due to patients suffering rare and fatal blood clots. In order to have the best chance of going back to normal life getting vaccinated is the only way.
The world at this point is slowly forming back to wear things were post covid. While vaccines are hard to obtain due to being really crowded on appointments its a step in the right direction. As of right now more vaccines need to given for much more obvious results. The priority of getting people vaccinated is major, and we need everyone's cooperation.
Work Cited
CBS News. “Who Is the Most at Risk for Coronavirus?” CBS News, CBS Interactive, 15 May 2020, www.cbsnews.com/video/who-is-the-most-at-risk-for-coronavirus/.
“Preparing for Your COVID-19 Vaccination.” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 26 Mar. 2021, www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/prepare-for-vaccination.html.
Krans, Brian. “How Vaccine Hesitancy Could Prolong the Pandemic.” Healthline, Healthline Media, 6 Apr. 2021, www.healthline.com/health-news/how-vaccine-hesitancy-could-prolong-the-pandemic.
