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I’m Getting Vaccinated! Is That Fair?
And Does That Matter?
At 66, I am in a high risk category for getting COVID.
Still, when I learned that the CDC had determined that a bunch of folks deserved to get vaccinated before I did, I agreed with their decision.
Doctors. Nurses. Teachers. People in nursing homes. People in prisons. Anyone who works with the public.
I lost my library job because I refused to work with the public during the pandemic. Instead? I’ve stayed safe and stayed home. I only leave my house for a daily (outdoor, socially distanced) visit with my sister, and dental emergencies.
My rule of thumb for surviving the pandemic? I don’t go into buildings. Stores. Supermarkets. The bank. My favorite local restaurants.
If I can’t order it in? I do without.
I was ready to patiently wait my turn for a long time while more deserving folks got vaccinated.
Even though I live in Philadelphia and both my grandsons live in California. Including the baby, who was born last March and whom I’ve only met on Zoom. That’s no way for a grandma to meet her grandson!
When my local government created a vaccination signup list, I put my name on it. I was in category three, which meant that I’d have to wait until…
