
I Got My Fauci Ouchie in Rochester, and it Feels Great
I took a giant step into the unknown for me and got my first vaccination EVER. Yes, that’s right, I have never had a vaccination against anything before. My mother didn’t believe in them, so I have spent my whole life without a shot. My kids were all vaccinated against everything available, even the chickenpox, one for my youngest but me? Nothing ever.
Why I got the COVID-19 Vaccine
I have watched my wife get the flu shot every year and I used to think it was unnecessary. I rarely get sick. My wife and all the kids can catch a stomach bug and I never get it. They can all come down with a cold, but I remain healthy. I don’t necessarily fear COVID-19 but I have a healthy respect for this virus. I have a new grandson and watching him has made me reflect on how delicate life is. Since I seem to have a pretty robust immune system, I felt like I would be okay, but you really can’t predict with this virus. My wife is at high risk of contracting severe illness if she gets it. So, I bit the bullet and got the shot. To protect my wife and my beautiful new grandson. I did it for them.
How it Was Getting the Shot
I had a surprising little wait time at my local Walgreens right here in Rochester. It was painless and the woman that administered the shot must have been pretty talented because I barely felt it. Of course, later in the evening, I had a bit of a sore arm but nothing to really complain about. Just felt like I worked out a bit hard and it was gone by the afternoon. I look forward to the next dose on April 28th and will report back on how that went. Right now, I am feeling pretty good about protecting others in my family and my community but breaking tradition and getting a vaccine.
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