I've now had my first jab of the Moderna vaccine. In fact, it was 20 days ago. The side effects were limited to a barely sore arm for about two days. In eight days I get jab #2, and by April 20 I will be almost fully immune to COVID-19. I'm going to celebrate with a much-needed haircut.
After that I'll resume astrophotography from the club's Cherry Grove site and a friend's dark, relatively treeless back yard. And I'll be able to attend the Nebraska Star Party, too!
According to the WHO here are the people who shouldn't get a mRNA-based jab:
Individuals
with a history of severe allergic reaction to any component of the
vaccine should not take this or any other mRNA vaccine.
While
vaccination is recommended for older persons due to the high risk of
severe COVID-19 and death, very frail older persons with an anticipated
life expectancy of less than 3 months should be individually assessed.
The vaccine should not be administered to persons younger than 18 years of age pending the results of further studies.
If you're not in one of those categories, then you have no reason to avoid the vaccine.
Oh, you're not getting vaccinated because of something you've read on the internet? You've bought into the lies and bad science some people with political agendas are spreading? Fine, be a stooge. Chances are you'll only have mild symptoms if you get COVID. Or maybe you'll have to spend a few days in a hospital bed, and then spend the next few years wondering if you're going to have chronic fatigue the rest of your life. No problem! At least you avoided the vaccine. Good luck to you and your loved ones.
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Next time: I'm about to start a major upgrade of my imaging system: A new scope, camera, and processing software!
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Follow-up: Our stimulus money didn't sit for more than a few hours in our bank account. Half went to Second Harvest, and half to St. Stephen's to help them assist the homeless. I hope you found a way to put your dollars to work for others, too.
