02/04/2022
The COVID-19 pandemic era will always be a part of our history. Yes - it brought us remote work but it also brought us so much death and pain. COVID took loved ones away from me, a loss that maybe could have been avoided by a choice to say yes to the vaccine sooner than later, in some cases.
In my line of work as a clinical researcher, I am privileged to be working on an observational study analyzing the immune response of the COVID-19 vaccine in both healthy and immunocompromised individuals. I've connected and conversed with immunocompromised patients who openly discuss their experience with the vaccine, particularly their 'why'. They want to 'live life' just like you and I, but they can't because of their weak or compromised immune system - to the extent that some are homebound. This means that for every illness you're likely to get, they're 10x more vulnerable due to their condition. My experience with these patients gave me a completely new perspective. The way I see it now, I don't mask up just for my protection, and I didn't get the vaccine only for my protection. Rather, I realized that by protecting myself, I'm able to protect people with a reduced ability to fight infections and diseases as well. So as of today, I am vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19. Plus I'm already planning my 2nd vacation of the year, and it's super important that I don't pose a risk to anyone on my travels.
Trust science, be a good neighbor, and be your brother's keeper. Make a vaccine appointment today, and if you have any questions, it's best to discuss them with your physician for guidance. Remember, the vaccine is completely free, even if you don’t have health insurance or aren’t a U.S. citizen. If you're in Baltimore City or Maryland and ready to roll, there's a link in my bio for you to make that appointment today
📸 .nobakht