“If it’s offered, take the vaccination, please.”
Ritu, 2021
A few extra lines to support this one.
It appears that so many in the BAME community, a community of people disproportionately affected by COVID-19, are not taaking up the offer of the vaccinations that are being given, right now.
Why, I don’t know.
Thing is, we will never get ourselves out of this hole if we don’t all do all that is humanely possible, to help the situation.
Please, get vaccinated, and if you have an elderly member of your family, ensure they take up the offer.
I haven’t seen my family in months, and until we get things under control, I have no idea when the next time is, that I will feen the embrace of my parents.
I know many of you are in similar boats.
Pops and I are working with a friend of mine who works in the NHS to help create videos in many languages, with the simple message, to send out to the BAME community, in order to reach those that may not understand, or be fearful of the injection.
Let’s work together to do this.
For Linda’s #1LinerWeds challenge
But I Smile Anyway... 
Jan 27, 2021 @ 20:28:46
It’s very important that people get past their suspicion and fears , it’s our only and best hope 💜💜💜
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Jan 27, 2021 @ 21:10:32
It really is, Sis 💜
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Jan 27, 2021 @ 21:39:46
💜💜💜
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Jan 27, 2021 @ 16:09:10
Ritu, I just had the same conversation with retail clerk. Keith
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Jan 27, 2021 @ 16:40:58
Keith, it is so impprtant, if we want to get back to any semblance of normality. I know that there are going to be a few niggles, side effects, but that is the case with so much. Surely it is better to try and be safe, than to deny yourself the chance of any protection?
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Jan 27, 2021 @ 15:43:35
I was careful when the first vaccinations were approved. But due to the information, I have no doubt that a reaction to the vaccination cannot cause only part of the damage that is caused when you catch the virus. But that’s my opinion and I will accept it as soon as it is offered to me.
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Jan 27, 2021 @ 16:42:05
There will always be side effects. It is part and parcel of life, but for the majority, there won’t be, only better protection. I can’t understand why people don’t want to be protected as much as they can… or don’t they want to go back to normality?
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Jan 27, 2021 @ 19:13:11
The side effects show that the vaccination works. But many people are afraid that it threatens their health on the longer run. I believe that that little bit we get injected and the possible side effects is not comparable to the consequences of a real infection.
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Jan 27, 2021 @ 19:28:41
This is my thinking, too, Sis 💜
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Jan 28, 2021 @ 14:26:27
Yes, we do think alike, sis💖
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Jan 27, 2021 @ 15:16:33
As the world rushes to vaccinate, there will always be those who choose to try and disrupt – they will continue to be a smaller and smaller part of our world. A year from now, we will marvel at how quickly we were able to eradicate this deadly disease – except in cases where non-vaccine people will continue to suffer and spread it. A sad reality of our world today
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Jan 27, 2021 @ 16:44:34
It is a sad reality, John, and it is made worse by social media. WhatsApp in the older generation of Indians… they send videos with ‘advice’ and they go viral. People then believe these videos which are not even official, and get scared.
We are trying so hard to turn this around with the BAME community here, where the denial is rife, and that is even with us as a high risk category community!
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Jan 27, 2021 @ 17:41:29
Great point – the dissemination of false material is designed to tear at the fabric of a free society.
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Jan 27, 2021 @ 19:30:03
Absolutely… 😔
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Jan 27, 2021 @ 14:30:18
I will get the vaccine when both shots are available. In the meantime, I’ll keep hunkering down, follow the CDC guidelines and shake my head at those who still resist the necessary steps we all need to take to end this pandemic.
I hope you are able to hug your parents soon, Ritu. ❤
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Jan 27, 2021 @ 16:45:54
Thank you Mary, I count down the days.
I was speaking to my uncle the other day, and he is a heart consultant in Ireland. His only advice to me was to get the shot, whenever it is offered to me, especially as a teacher…
Take care ❤
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Jan 27, 2021 @ 13:51:31
I’m in the group that is authorized for the shot but can’t find one. Sad to think there are those who can find one but won’t take it.
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Jan 27, 2021 @ 16:46:15
It is horrifying that there is that scenario happening, too!
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Jan 27, 2021 @ 21:13:44
I’m just going to keep my Rona protocol and wait.
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Jan 27, 2021 @ 21:14:55
🤗🤗🤗
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Jan 27, 2021 @ 13:04:18
Well said, Ritu. Here in Massachusetts you have to be 75 to get the vaccine. I can’t wait till those numbers change and I’m eligible to get one.
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Jan 27, 2021 @ 16:47:09
The UK has a plan of action with the elderly and most vulnerable, first, along with frontline workers, then the age categories will go down. I am urging anyone who gets offered it, to take them up on the vaccinations as soon as possible!
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Jan 27, 2021 @ 23:32:43
Yes, anyone who is eligible needs to get the shot! Today was the first day here that elderly people could sign up…and it was a disaster. Hopefully things will sort out and get better. 🙏
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Jan 28, 2021 @ 07:19:11
Oh no! I hope things get sorted out soon! 🤞🏼💜🙏🏽
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Jan 28, 2021 @ 11:40:05
I do, too!
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Jan 27, 2021 @ 12:44:06
I live in a part of the USA where supporters of former resident Trump have an idiot’s attitude toward wearing masks, social distancing, and vaccination for COVID-19. I had a blood sample taken at the local hospital lab a couple days ago and the technician told me she hadn’t had her shot, didn’t want one, but would probably have top get one to work there! I couldn’t believe it, yet I could: probably a Trump supporter! Every other nurse or doctor or technician I’ve talked with had the shot and take precautions for their health and those around them. Though there are reasonable if tedious precautions to take to minimize our exposure to the pandemic, stupid people help keep the virus spread. Unfortunately, “stupid” is impossible to change. Perhaps the pandemic will thin out the stupid people and make for a better tomorrow. Hate to think that way, yet I am tired of people doing nothing recommended to control the disease’s spread and thereby threatening the lives of others.
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Jan 27, 2021 @ 16:48:26
WE can only live in hope, Doug, that maybe stupid gets thinned out…!
My uncle is a heart consultant in Ireland and he urged me to take the shot, as soon as I get offered it He had his first dose just before Christmas. I trust him.
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Jan 27, 2021 @ 22:53:21
I’d trust your uncle, too! Anyway, we are fortunate that workable vaccines were developed in such short time, thanks to new science.
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Jan 27, 2021 @ 23:27:11
Precisely, Doug 😊
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Jan 27, 2021 @ 11:18:33
This is so important. Keep up the good work
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Jan 27, 2021 @ 16:48:59
Thank you Tess. Stay safe ❤
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Jan 27, 2021 @ 10:27:58
Yes, we all have to get vaccinated. Even me thinking too because I have allergic problems but if doctors deal with this, I could be too. This is the only way for coronavirus. Yesterday I read something on the newspapers, Israeli scientists have declared that those who are vaccinated are protected better than expected. among 128.000 people who got vaccinated, only 20 people got the virus… Thank you dear Ritu, you are doing great job, Love, nia
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Jan 27, 2021 @ 16:50:29
Thank you, Nia. I know of one person who got the first shot and did test positive a couple of weeks later, but otherwise, no other negative reactions. WE all need to get this shot, so we can get back to some form of normality! Stay safe, and take care ❤
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Jan 27, 2021 @ 17:25:32
Welcome dear Ritu. You are right, I do agree with you. When do they start to vaccine for teachers? Please be careful and stay safe dear, Love, nia
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Jan 27, 2021 @ 19:31:01
No firm plans yet, but they say, they want to start…
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Jan 27, 2021 @ 09:36:17
I didn’t want to be vaccinated, as I didn’t think they will be any more effective than the normal flu jab, but my family left me in no doubt of their feelings on the matter. So, I was vaccinated yesterday!
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Jan 27, 2021 @ 16:52:12
Well done, you!
I know it is a really hard situation. There is much we don’t know about the vaccination, but the treat of this virus, an how it as changed the last 12 months of our lives makes me feel that we have to do whatever we can to try and combat it, and get back to normal… whatever normal is!
Hope you didn’t suffer any side effects ❤
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Jan 28, 2021 @ 07:35:03
I ache all over, and hope it wears off soon!
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Jan 28, 2021 @ 07:37:17
I few days, and you’ll be right as rain 💜💜💜
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Jan 27, 2021 @ 05:07:43
Definitely, get vaccinated. I know people who are refusing to, it just boggles my mind. xo
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Jan 27, 2021 @ 07:01:38
Totally boggles!
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