Politicians, medical experts and social scientists continue to rumble about the pros and cons regarding various points of detail around the current pandemic status, the rollout of a vaccine, and the complex detail around who we allow across borders.
There are unknowns to many of the issues, but one thing for certain is that there are more arguments.
At a ground level, we know that every time the region goes into lockdown, businesses suffer. Some will hurt more than others, but many will take a hit.
On the upside, we know there’s a way forward. The more people who have the vaccine – regardless of type – the quicker we move towards normality.
Without question, the communications strategy around vaccinations has been resoundingly poor. There has been mixed messaging about how tiny the risk when it comes to blood clotting, and who is greatest at risk.
Regardless, there is now no excuse for any of us not to play a small role to make things better.
If we vaccinate, the ball no longer remains in our court. We have done our bit for humanity, and most importantly, for anyone we come into contact with. We not only become immune to the virus, but we become far less likely to pass it on to others.
If we collectively vaccinate, it is a victory for our communities. No outbreaks, no lockdowns, fewer worries.
To procrastinate, or to vaccinate? It seems a no-brainer.
