Ask Home Insemination Kit: I'm Eligible for a COVID Vaccine, But I'm Not Sure If I Should Get It Yet

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This week’s dilemma: What should you do when it’s technically your turn for the COVID vaccine, but you feel others might need it more? Should you schedule that appointment now, or hold off until the vaccine is available to everyone?

Dear Home Insemination Kit,

I just found out that I’m eligible for the COVID vaccine because of my job, but I’m unsure if I should get it right away. I’m excited about the vaccine (yay science!), but I can’t shake the feeling that others might need it more than I do. I’m in my late 30s and don’t have any pre-existing health conditions. Should I go ahead and get the vaccine, or should I wait a bit longer?

Let me be clear: GET THE VACCINE NOW.

I apologize for the abruptness, but I understand your concerns. I work in an industry that’s about to be eligible for the vaccine, but since I work from home and am relatively healthy, I’ve wrestled with whether to get vaccinated immediately or to wait until it’s available for the general public.

The key takeaway from this article is simple: If you’re offered a vaccine, take it. The system may be flawed, but choosing not to get vaccinated when eligible doesn’t help anyone. It doesn’t guarantee that a more vulnerable person will receive it in your place, and you won’t earn any rewards for letting others go before you. Instead, you could be putting yourself and others at risk.

By getting vaccinated as soon as you can, you’re contributing to the overall health of those who have not yet been offered the vaccine.

If you’re still feeling uncertain, consider volunteering to help others navigate the often confusing process of scheduling a vaccine appointment. You could assist at local food pantries or support teachers in your community, who certainly need all the help they can get these days.

But seriously, please get the vaccine.

Yes, there are always critics. Not long ago, a Facebook group I’m in had to shut down a thread where people were attacking a guy who mentioned he qualified for the vaccine because he volunteered at a food pantry. Seriously? Let’s not go after those trying to do good!

In summary, while the system is chaotic, every vaccine administered contributes to community immunity. Unless you are misrepresenting your situation or traveling to get a vaccine inappropriately, there’s no room for judgment here. So roll up your sleeve, get that shot, and move forward without guilt.

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