As the time approaches for us to get our covid-19 immunization shots, there are reasonable questions the medical and political community need to prepare for. Given the novelty of this particular pandemic, it is understandable that not every question is simple and easy, or even possible to answer in advance. But the volunteering public deserves as much information as is available, even if they have already decided to get immunized.
Some of the questions that require ready answers:
• How soon after my shot can I be certain I’m immune?
• How soon can I resume “normal” activity?
• Can I reassure others that I am not contagious?
• After my shot, can I still carry the disease? If so, what further precautions must I follow?
• Will I be issued an ID card that shows I’ve been vaccinated against covid-19 specifically?
• It’s been a miserably long confinement. Best guess when it will finally end?
Let’s hope the politicians are able to agree on the answers this time around.
Ed Collins
West Newton