{"id":5819,"date":"2021-03-31T14:49:32","date_gmt":"2021-03-31T14:49:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/wellness\/?p=5819"},"modified":"2021-04-01T21:03:06","modified_gmt":"2021-04-01T21:03:06","slug":"why-i-plan-on-getting-vaccinated","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/wellness\/blog\/why-i-plan-on-getting-vaccinated\/","title":{"rendered":"Why I Plan on Getting Vaccinated"},"content":{"rendered":"

[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_0616.jpg” content_max_width=”100%” admin_label=”Intro Blurb” _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]Now that COVID-19 vaccines are being distributed, I\u2019m looking forward to the brighter days ahead. For my parents who are 65+, my sister who has asthma, and my family and friends who have pre-existing conditions getting vaccinated is just around the corner and for some\u2014already fully inoculated!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For me and those who don\u2019t fall into any of those categories we\u2019re becoming eligible\u00a0pretty soon. There\u2019s the possibility that students may be able to get vaccinated in their hometowns during this summer. I\u2019m planning on getting the vaccine because I believe it is the best way to protect ourselves against the virus. Here\u2019s why I plan to receive the vaccine:\u00a0<\/span>
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I want to protect my family and community.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Even though it’s likely that my family members who are at higher risk will receive the vaccine first, I want to take the steps to reduce the risks and to protect them. I also want to protect my neighbors and friends in my community. By protecting my family and my community I hope that means a faster and healthier return to normal.<\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

It helps achieves herd immunity.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

When I do get both doses of the vaccine I will be helping to achieve herd immunity. To me I didn\u2019t fully understand the importance of <\/span>herd immunity<\/span><\/i><\/a> until we started to emerge from the pandemic.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Herd Immunity<\/b><\/a> is when most of a population is immune to an infectious disease, in this case, that is COVID-19. This provides indirect protection\u2013\u2013or herd immunity <\/span>(also called herd protection)<\/span><\/i>\u2013to those who are not yet immune to the disease.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How I understand it is that if I am vaccinated, I have a lower chance of contracting the virus and spreading it. Think of it in terms of domino pieces. Take a single domino piece glued to the table. When a domino piece before it falls the glued piece will not topple over nor will It cause the next piece to fall over.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

It lessens the chance I\u2019ll get the virus.<\/b><\/h3>\n

As a result of herd immunity it lessens the chance I\u2019ll get the virus. I don\u2019t expect to have total resistance to the virus but on top of masking up and social distancing I will have extra protection.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

I\u2019m aware that once I get the vaccine I may experience side effects. Although it is normal after you receive the vaccine, it is expected to go away a few days later. Some vaccine side effects including a sore arm and feeling under the weather for 2-3 days after getting vaccinated.<\/span><\/p>\n

Knowing these effects, I am much less concerned about my side effects than if I got the virus itself.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

It gives me reassurance.<\/b><\/h3>\n

To know that I could save someone else\u2019s life\u2014nonetheless my own is a reassuring fact. I would take pride in my decision and encourage others to do the same if they felt comfortable too. I want to be part of the solution to help us recover from this pandemic and a challenging year. I think we\u2019d all be better without another lockdown, agreed?<\/span><\/p>\n

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As more vaccines get rolled out across the US, it\u2019s hard not to be excited about receiving your first COVID-19 vaccine dose. <\/span><\/p>\n

Stay up to date about COVID-19 vaccine updates<\/a> by checking your WSU email frequently, checking out the WSU homepage<\/a> and following @WSUHealth<\/a> on social media.<\/p>\n

Have questions or concerns about the COVID vaccine? Please email <\/span>askanurse@winona.edu<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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Now that COVID-19 vaccines are being distributed, I\u2019m looking forward to the brighter days ahead. For my parents who are 65+, my sister who has asthma, and my family and friends who have pre-existing conditions getting vaccinated is just around the corner and for some\u2014already fully inoculated!\u00a0 For me and those who don\u2019t fall into […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":255,"featured_media":5926,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"

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Now that COVID-19 vaccines are being distributed, I\u2019m looking forward to the brighter days ahead. For my parents who are 65+, my sister who has asthma, and my family and friends who have pre-existing conditions getting vaccinated is just around the corner and for some\u2014already fully inoculated!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

For me and those who don\u2019t fall into any of those categories we\u2019re becoming eligible\u00a0pretty soon. There\u2019s the possibility that students may be able to get vaccinated in their hometowns during this summer. I\u2019m planning on getting the vaccine because I believe it is the best way to protect ourselves against the virus. Here\u2019s why I plan to receive the vaccine:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb content_max_width=\"100%\" admin_label=\"4 Reasons Blurb\" _builder_version=\"4.8.1\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"100%\"]<\/p>

I want to protect my family and community.<\/strong><\/h3>

Even though it's likely that my family members who are at higher risk will receive the vaccine first, I want to take the steps to reduce the risks and to protect them. I also want to protect my neighbors and friends in my community. By protecting my family and my community I hope that means a faster and healthier return to normal.<\/span><\/p>

\u00a0<\/p>

It helps achieves herd immunity.<\/strong><\/h3>

When I do get both doses of the vaccine I will be helping to achieve herd immunity. To me I didn\u2019t fully understand the importance of <\/span>herd immunity<\/span><\/i><\/a> until we started to emerge from the pandemic.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Herd Immunity<\/b><\/a> is when most of a population is immune to an infectious disease, in this case, that is COVID-19. This provides indirect protection\u2013\u2013or herd immunity <\/span>(also called herd protection)<\/span><\/i>\u2013to those who are not yet immune to the disease.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

How I understand it is that if I am vaccinated, I have a lower chance of contracting the virus and spreading it. Think of it in terms of domino pieces. Take a single domino piece glued to the table. When a domino piece before it falls the glued piece will not topple over nor will It cause the next piece to fall over.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

\u00a0<\/p>

It lessens the chance I\u2019ll get the virus.<\/b><\/h3>

As a result of herd immunity it lessens the chance I\u2019ll get the virus. I don\u2019t expect to have total resistance to the virus but on top of masking up and social distancing I will have extra protection.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

I\u2019m aware that once I get the vaccine I may experience side effects. Although it is normal after you receive the vaccine, it is expected to go away a few days later. Some vaccine side effects including a sore arm and feeling under the weather for 2-3 days after getting vaccinated.<\/span><\/p>

Knowing these effects, I am much less concerned about my side effects than if I got the virus itself.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

\u00a0<\/p>

It gives me reassurance.<\/b><\/h3>

To know that I could save someone else\u2019s life\u2014nonetheless my own is a reassuring fact. I would take pride in my decision and encourage others to do the same if they felt comfortable too. I want to be part of the solution to help us recover from this pandemic and a challenging year. I think we\u2019d all be better without another lockdown, agreed?<\/span><\/p>

[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=\"Resources\" content_max_width=\"100%\" admin_label=\"Resources Blurb\" _builder_version=\"4.8.1\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"100%\"]<\/p>

As more vaccines get rolled out across the US, it\u2019s hard not to be excited about receiving your first COVID-19 vaccine dose.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Stay up to date about <\/span>COVID-19 vaccine updates<\/span><\/a> by checking your WSU email frequently, checking out the <\/span>WSU homepage<\/span><\/a> and following <\/span>@WSUHealth<\/span><\/a> on social media.<\/span><\/p>

Have questions or concerns about the COVID vaccine? Please email <\/span>askanurse@winona.edu<\/span><\/a><\/p>

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