It has been a year since the unexpected suspension of classes, nerve-wracking races for food shopping, and a depressing lockdown. But with vaccines now available in the country, it’s almost like a little ray of sunshine has appeared, yet the thought of getting a dose is still asked by many.
The battle to combat COVID-19 started with the use of convalescent plasma, where antibodies from patients who recovered are given to ailing patients to boost their immune system. Journalist Howie Severino is known for donating several times.
With healthcare workers getting vaccinated first, the general public is still asking the question, “Magpapa-bakuna ba ako?”
While the bad rep of vaccines is floating above our heads, we should also look into the good that vaccines can give. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the following are some of its advantages:
It will prevent the person from getting seriously ill or dying more than face masks and face shields can do. Vaccines will work with your immune system, making your body ready to fight possible diseases.
It helps with stopping the spread, leading to a lesser number of people getting sick especially those who are at increased risk, as getting a shot will make you less susceptible to getting COVID-19.
The vaccine may lessen the symptoms if you get infected because one advantage of it is its natural protection or the immunity that creates antibodies that help you fight off the virus that should work even once you get exposed.
And if you are still on the worrying end on the vaccines you might get, here’s a little reminder:
COVID vaccines are carefully evaluated, meaning they are tested before they are authorized or approved to give that effect to a person to keep them protected or less likely to get sick, plus it is a safer way to build protection.
With the invention of the cure, list of preventions, and available vaccines, the world is slowly regaining its momentum – it’s slowly going back (as we would like to think it has) to its original state. The black smoke continues to roam around our cities, people crowding the common areas and another life has begun. An end to a year of isolation, now made possible.
Once inflicted with fear, Filipinos now have a ray of hope. The invisible might now have a possible solution. What matters is that we all stay positive, yet free of COVID-19. Let’s wear our face mask, stay safe, and pray for the day when negativity becomes positivity.
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