She didn’t want to get the Covid vaccine
She was pregnant
She got Covid
& nearly died
Her baby was born premature
She’s now a vaccine advocate
I asked @uamshealth what an estimated hospital cost would be for a similar case
The answer: north of 3 million
The Covid vaccine is free
Humans are so beautiful when we want to be 🥰 our capacity to care and love is insurmountable - so is our ability to hate and harm - what's your choice?
Dr. Fauci on Pres. Biden: “Not only what the president is saying publicly, but what he’s told me & the team privately is so refreshing, b/c it wasn’t like he was doing it for effect.
He was just saying everything we do is going to be based on science. Science is going to speak.
I saw a tweet that said “I feel like I’m constantly worrying about the next part of my life without realizing that I’m right in the middle of what I used to look forward to” and I felt that.
Attention shouldn’t come easy.
You’re asking people for time they will NEVER be able to get back...
It’s not a small ask...
And there is no way to say you’re entitled to it or deserving of it just because you want it desperately and worked hard...
THEY have to choose YOU.
After taking the oath of office this afternoon, I got right to work taking action to:
- Control the pandemic
- Provide economic relief
- Tackle climate change
- Advance racial equity
Yea! I’ve gotten criticized for a few of these. If I’m thoughtful they say I’m too kind and I shouldn’t be. And I’ve been called stupid for asking questions. At least I have interest in learning...
Remember to have high standards for yourself... and low expectations for other people.
You’ll be happier, less disappointed and more forgiving.
It will also mean you waste less time and energy...
JUST THE FACTS: The fact is, the COVID-19 vaccine is both a game-changer & a life-saver.
I received the vaccine two weeks ago at my hospital.
Check out my piece w/ the @NYDailyNews & talk to your own doc if you’ve still got questions. #ThisIsOurShot