SCHOOL OF NURSING FACULTY AND STAFF VACCINATION EXPERIENCE TESTIMONIALS:

Employee #1:
“I knew that I wanted to get vaccinated when I saw the study results from the first two FDA approved vaccines (Pfizer and Moderna). I knew that for us to return to a state of normalcy, we would need to reach herd immunity through vaccinations. By receiving the vaccination, I would not only be protecting myself but also contributing to protecting others in the long term. I received the Moderna vaccine (2 doses). My side effects included arm soreness, generalized fatigue, and a low-grade fever for 24 hours after my second dose. I teared up in line as I watched others wait patiently to receive their vaccination doses. To have three effective vaccinations available for administration in under one year is truly remarkable.”

Employee #2:
“My motivations/reasons for getting vaccinated we for safety; ease of mind; and to return to some semblance of normal life seeing friends and family, dining out, theater, arts, grocery shopping, and travel. My vaccination experience was that I experienced NO SIDE EFFECTS at all; if I was in a trial, I would I felt a greater sense of freedom, anticipation that we can get COVID under control for everyone and consternation as to the hesitancy for some.”

Employee #3:
“After the first dose of COVID vaccine, my arm was quite sore, very similar to soreness after a tetanus booster. Otherwise, I felt fine. My usual response to potential side effects is to quit being a baby and get over it. However, I did feel unwell after the second dose of the COVID vaccine. I got the second dose around noon on a Thursday. By Thursday evening, I had chills and was quite tired, so I went to bed early. When I woke up Friday morning, I felt worse. Very fatigued, sore all over, and general malaise. I ended up not doing very much on Friday. I did not even walk my dog. But, by Friday night, I was feeling better, and I was back to normal on Saturday. I would take the vaccine again in a heartbeat. The vaccine is the light at the end of a long tunnel which started in March of 2020.”

Employee #4:
I knew that I wanted to get vaccinated when I saw the study results from the first two FDA approved vaccines (Pfizer and Moderna). I knew that for us to return to a state of normalcy, we would need to reach herd immunity through vaccinations. By receiving the vaccination, I would not only be protecting myself but also contributing to protecting others in the long term. I received the Moderna vaccine (2 doses). My side effects included arm soreness, generalized fatigue, and a low-grade fever for 24 hours after my second dose. I teared up in line as I watched others wait patiently to receive their vaccination doses. To have three effective vaccinations available for administration in under one year is truly remarkable.”

Employee #5:
“The global impact of COVID-19 is devastating. I got vaccinated to do my part in slowing the spread and, hopefully, eradicating the disease. I also want to be able to visit family safely. After receiving my shots, I had very few side effects. My arm was sore after the first shot for a few days, and I had some minor swelling and redness at the injection site. After the second shot, I was very tired for a day. After being vaccinated, I feel a sense of relief and security and hope for the future. I hope that everyone who can does their part and gets vaccinated, so we can end this pandemic and life can get back to normal.”