S10:E10 - COVID-19 VACCINE ANXIETY || MICHEAL POPE

🎙 In this episode, our host, Micheal Pope, will explore the anxiety vis-à-vis the COVID-19 vaccine and how to cope with it.

With COVID-19 first being reported just a year ago, many people are concerned about if a vaccine developed in such a short time frame can indeed be safe. And without years of trials, it is difficult to predict long-term side effects. Most people, especially healthcare workers, have been living and working with high degrees of uncertainty for a long time now. The state of the pandemic changes daily, and government officials' recommendations fluctuate as well, so it's understandable to feel hesitant about the vaccine in its first phase beyond trials. While waiting for more evidence on the vaccine and guidance from government officials, it's essential to manage your stress and anxiety.

• Do your research. The CDC's website is a great place to start.
• Stay up to date. Be careful not to get sucked into consuming too much news or social media – stick to a vetted vaccine tracker.
• Think about the benefits compared to the risks.
• Make decisions in your best interest.

SOURCE: Mental Health America

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