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 28^th 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.