Hancock couple urges others not to fear COVID vaccinations

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Dear Editor,

We have just received our COVID-19 vaccine (Wednesday, Feb. 3) at the Waushara County Health Department. It was so good to see the flowing, well-organized efforts of staff and volunteers that assisted in the large number of seniors passing through the department to get their shots.

However, Bill and I are still concerned at the number of relatives, neighbors and friends that tried to talk us out of the vaccinations, young and old, who say they refuse to get the shot. Everyone has a choice.

They fear they are being tracked by the government, chips inserted under the skin, immune systems compromised, DNA altering, contracting the COVID virus, fetal cells injected or a serious reaction that will cause immediate death.

We decided to keep it a secret if we were getting the shots, and when, even from family members, until after the fact. I researched all these fears and more - none changed our minds. We have underlying health issues. In addition, we both have asthma and if we contracted the virus, the thought of more serious lung issues and not being able to breathe - was not an option.

Millions already have successfully been vaccinated. Are there other serious exceptions? No doubt. Research the facts and/or contact your doctor for advice.

We have lived in seclusion and confusion for almost a year. Now, we have great anticipation for the end of the pandemic and some sort of normalcy. We were willing to step out in faith and get vaccinated. For myself and Bill, we look forward to our second shot.

We also did not have any side effects from the first shot, other than soreness in the arm at the injection site.

 

Sincerely, Mary Jane and Bill Schmudlach

Hancock, WI

NOTE: The Waushara Argus will have updated information on when more vaccine is available at the Waushara County Health Department, at health clinics or pharmacies.

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