Industry figures are leading the way in getting vaccinated against COVID-19, many of them announcing the occasion of double vax via social media. AdNews asked them about their motivation and experiences.
Mark Coad, CEO, Mediabrands Australia
I get my second AZ jab next Tuesday, my first was on June 1st.
I must admit, I did wait a few weeks – mainly because I’ve never liked putting stuff in my body. I rarely even take Panadol. The media was also playing up some of the side effects.
Then two things changed in my mind. Firstly, I heard some commentary suggesting that if you had to drive more than 4km to get your shot – you were at more risk as a road fatality than to AZ side effects.
Now, I’m no doctor – so don’t take that as fact – but it did make me realise just how small those chances were.
Secondly, it occurred to me that if everybody took my approach and waited – we’d all be in this mess a lot longer.
So I booked in next day. You’ll have your own reasons and rationale – but I do believe that vaccination is our ticket out of this mess.
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