Did you receive the COVID-19 vaccine? Why?

[Alicia Tickler]

I did receive the vaccine and subsequent boosters, as have most I know. I lost people to Covid during the pandemic and decided to take whatever steps I could to protect my own immunocompromised family and others.

[Christian Jordan]

I didn't receive any covid vaccine because my country was never really affected by COVID 19

[Mojisola Omowunmi Omotosho]

Yes, I received the vaccine. It was necessary for my job, as I work in a healthcare setting where the risk of exposure is high. Additionally, being vaccinated allows me to travel more freely and safely, which is important for both personal and professional reasons. Also, the vaccine significantly reduces the chances of severe illness, hospitalization, and death. It also helps curb the spread of the virus, which is essential for returning to normalcy and safeguarding public health.

[Abi_rami]

Yes, I'm vaccinated against COVID. It was a time when vivid was spreading and the introduction of vaccines promised safety from the pandemic. That was why I became vaccinated.

[Hazel Arnaiz]

I had the primary and completed the boosters. The family includes children and elderly people.  During the lockdown, they are not permitted to leave the house.  Having the vaccination allows mobility to obtain essential supplies at that time. Furthermore, at the height of the pandemic, vaccination was required if you had to care for a family member who was hospitalized.

[Giridhar Achary]

I was vaccinated against COVID-19 during the epidemic, even though my family members did not agree due to rumors of side effects. since I wanted to avoid carrying the infection home. I got the first two when I first got them, but the third one isn't available anymore.

[Eva Nyaburi]

I did not get the vaccine. Nobody I know got infected or affected by the virus so it was a pass for me. There were also a lot of speculations about the vaccine and so I decided not to in the end.

[Stephen Christopher 1]

Yes, I did; I had 2 and the booster. The first two were offered in my town for free and were the ones from Pfizer. The booster shot I paid for myself and it was from Moderna. At the time, our news stations were pushing for 'herd immunity,' It was believed that if 80% of the population were vaccinated, we'd slow down the spread. Also, most restaurants, bars, cafes, and even office buildings require a certificate of vaccination before allowing you in. So, I didn't really feel I had a choice. I'm not disappointed that I had them, but I guess only the future will tell.

[Kristine Mariel Diaz]

I did get the vaccine, and I feel that I made the right choice with it. The disease is very complicated, and I needed to feel a little safe in a time of crisis like the pandemic was. Also, I don't regret having the vaccine or feeling that I take care of myself with it, especially since neither me nor anyone else in my family got the virus, not even once.

[Isaac Oh]

I did not receive the vaccine. There were a lot of hearsay about the negative effect on people and I did not want to be a victim so I steered clear.

[Chimdik Chimezi]

I did receive the vaccine because my employer made it mandatory that we must all be vaccinated. They went as far as bright the nurse to our facility to vaccinate us.

[Sean Patrick Tracy]

I actually received the COVID 19 medicine. But it wasn't my plan neither did I rendered myself to be vaccinated because of fear or something. I was made compulsory to do so because of a national assignment I was part which combine many youths in my country together in one place.

[Nenye Charles]

I did receive the first dose of the vaccine. However, I felt dizzy the whole day and wasn’t able to go for the second round. However, it’s important for one to take the complete dosage.

[Soma Ezenwanne]

I actually was lucky and did not receive the vaccine. So I guess my reason is that I felt there was no need and I adhered to all preventive measures.

[Kigen Valarie]

I did receive the vaccine. This was not because I wanted to but because the school I was in at the time required us to. Given a choice, I wouldn't have received the vaccine.