Thread by @AliceBarsoumian, “Why should I get the #covidvaccine if I’m low risk?”A 1/ [...]

Alice Barsoumian, MD

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“Why should I get the #covidvaccine if I’m low risk?”

A

First, this is an excellent question and thank you for reading

When I’ve heard this asked, the speaker believes themselves to be low risk for a

due to age or overall health status from #covid19

2/

First, I just want to let you don’t know ahead of time if you’re

or unlucky. Risk of

is increased with certain factors, but does not depend on those factors.

We also hope that the

will decrease spread “enough” but let’s move on as we are still waiting for more data.

3/

Here’s why I don’t want #COVID19, even if I don’t

I don’t want to miss 10 days of work. My colleagues & learners depend on me. I enjoy working. I don’t want to be trapped.

I don’t want to feel

. Some of my friends had mild symptoms. Others were bedridden.

4/

I’m the one who takes care of everyone in my household.

My husband will have to miss work too if I test

I will have to isolate from my husband and kids while positive because I don’t know if they would do worse than me (I’m looking at you kid #2)

5/

I don’t want to be admitted to a hospital, have lung damage, or need oxygen for weeks.

I don’t want to run the risks of long term side effects, such as #longcovid or

damage

6/

For me, the risks of vaccine side effects far outweigh the risks of even non-death #covid19

(My side effects from dose 1&2 were temporary redness, swelling, & arm pain at injection site, not limiting my life.)

These are difficult decisions.

Good luck!

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