As the U.S. enters its third wave of the Coronavirus and Massachusetts continues to deal with its current active outbreak, UMass Memorial received its first batch of the new COVID-19 vaccine, and SHARE is hearing good reports. Mitz DeSouza, X-Ray Technologist at Marlborough Hospital, had this to say about his experience:
I took the COVID vaccine because it’s very important to me — we are all vulnerable, not only because I am working with COVID positive patients, but even if I wasn’t taken care of patients with the virus, we are all exposed.
I have been waiting for this. I did my own research about the vaccine, and even talked with our ED doctors at the Hospital. I felt very encouraged. Everything went well, no side effects, my shoulder felt less sore than the flu shot. It’s been more than 24 hours already, and I’ve had not side effects. I got it before my work shift, and went to work my work right after.
It was a happy environment at the hospital yesterday –everyone getting the vaccine seemed was optimistic. We had the ED staff there, radiology techs, nurses and coworkers who have the direct contact with COVID patients. We have been so scared about COVID and I was very happy to finally get vaccinated. I encourage other coworkers to get it.
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