[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_blurb image=”https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2021\/03\/IMG_9332blog.jpg” content_max_width=”100%” admin_label=”Intro Blurb” _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%”]<\/p>\n
As vaccines are getting rolled out faster across the united states, it\u2019s safe to say that brighter times are coming up right, just around the corner.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n If you\u2019re on the fence about getting vaccinated, read these students\u2019 stories on why they are planning on or have already gotten their COVID-19 vaccines.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2021\/03\/IMG_8851-scaled.jpg” title_text=”IMG_8851″ admin_label=”Missy Image” _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_blurb admin_label=”Missy Blurb” _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\n Missy Marcus \u201822,\u00a0<\/span><\/i>Biology Major<\/span><\/i>, shares her insights on why\u00a0<\/span><\/i>getting vaccinated was important to her.\u00a0<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_blurb admin_label=”Missy Blurb” _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\n I got vaccinated to protect my family<\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>M<\/span>y mom, dad, sister, and brother are all immunocompromised<\/span>,<\/span>\u00a0meaning that if they got COVID<\/span>-19<\/span>, they<\/span>\u00a0are at risk of having<\/span>\u00a0serious complications<\/span>\u00a0or severe symptoms<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n I also did it to protect the residents at the nursing home that I work at.\u00a0<\/span>All the residents that I work with are in the nursing home for a reason, which means that they are very susceptible to COVID. The only way they could get infected is through the staff that works with them. I want to help protect my residents the same way I am trying to help protec<\/span>t my family and friends.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_blurb content_max_width=”100%” admin_label=”Missy Blurb” _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%”]<\/p>\n E<\/span>verything went well\u00a0<\/span>at my vaccination appointments. The shot itself was not painful! I did not feel it at all when they pricked my arm. I wait<\/span>ed<\/span>\u00a0fifteen minutes after the shot to make sure that there was no negative reaction (which is very rare).<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n I did\u00a0<\/span>experience\u00a0<\/span>some side effects, but th<\/span>at\u2019s\u00a0<\/span>perfectly normal.\u00a0<\/span>I ha<\/span>d\u00a0<\/span>a sore arm and a headache with my first shot<\/span>. A good night\u2019s sleep he<\/span>lped to ware off any side effects, most of\u00a0<\/span>which were gone when I woke up.\u00a0<\/span>After<\/span>\u00a0my second shot, I had a headache, sore arm, and I also had some chills. Those symptoms only lasted through the night and I was as good as new the next day!\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n If you\u00a0<\/span>have the opportunity to<\/span>\u00a0get the\u00a0<\/span>vaccine,<\/span>\u00a0I\u00a0<\/span>would<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>highly recommend you get it. The more people that are vaccinated, the more likely things can go back to \u201c<\/span>nor<\/span>mal.\u201d Getting the vaccine does not hurt and will protect you better in the long run. Stay safe out there!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u2013 Missy Marcus ’22<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2021\/03\/Amanda-Headshot.jpeg” title_text=”Amanda Headshot” admin_label=”Amanda Image” _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_blurb _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\n Amanda Curtis \u201821,\u00a0<\/span><\/i>Nursing Major, shares her story on why getting vaccinated was important to her.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n I got vaccinated to not only protect my family, friends, and patients, but also those who are not able to protect themselves<\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Each person vaccinated means one step closer to normalcy<\/span>\u2013<\/span>I am happy to have gotten the chance to protect others and move towards a more normal and healthier world.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n -Amanda Curtis ’21<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_testimonial author=”Amelia Winkelman ’22” job_title=”Public Health & Health Administration Major” company_name=”Health & Wellness Advocate” portrait_url=”https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2021\/03\/IMG_8485-scaled.jpg” admin_label=”Amelia Testimonial” _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\n I plan on getting vaccinated to protect myself, my family, and everyone around me.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_testimonial][et_pb_testimonial author=”Kiva Grote-Hirsch ’22” job_title=”Communication Studies Major and Mass Communications & Global Studies Minors” company_name=”WSU-Update Editor, Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority, WSU Love Your Melon Club and Asian-American-Club” portrait_url=”https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/03\/IMG_0617.jpg” admin_label=”Kiva Testimonial” _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\n Getting vaccinated means that I am taking measures to stay protected from the virus and by doing so, I will be helping others stay protected. I am getting vaccinated because I care about the people close to me. Everyone should get vaccinated to help build herd immunity and slow the spread of the virus.<\/p>\n