Advice
Fearing the Unknown for Vaccinations
When we choose to trust science, we should then weigh our options before we accept or reject any product touted as being the cure.
People have a right to be distrustful about the government and its claims about any vaccination being safe and dependable, especially for people of color.
Through the years Blacks and other minorities have repeatedly been misled, tricked and hoodwinked into taking medications, vaccinations and treatment that have been alleged to be helpful, only to be used and abused.
However, to do nothing can be equally harmful to our well-being.
So, the question arises as to what we should do?
The simple answer is to do absolutely nothing. But, obviously, doing nothing doesn’t resolve the dilemma. I suggest that you research as much as possible and figure out what is good for you and your loved ones.
Sometimes our scientists make mistakes. What is good for one person may have the opposite effect on another.
These can be life-and-death situations, so to err in decision-making can be fatal. You must trust your heart and understanding of what is at stake and be confident in your choice.
When we choose to trust science, we should then weigh our options before we accept or reject any product touted as being the cure.
The Tuskegee experiment was just a fragment of what was going on then, and, in some instances, experimentation with Black lives still exists. If need be, pray for a better outcome before you plunge yourself into the unknown.
Never allow group data, either pro or con, to be the deciding factor.
Personally, I took the vaccination in hopes to show that the perceived harm may be misplaced.
To this very day I have not had any known complications materialize from that shot. I can’t speak for the future, and I feel all that can be done is do what you feel is feasible and allow it to play out one way or another. I did the research and I got vaccinated.
