Jab Me, I’m Fat
Image: Frederick M. Brown (Getty Images) The vaccine rollout across the U.S. has been less than ideal, but finally, it looks like there is a dim light at the end…
How to Improve Your Chances of Getting a COVID-19 Vaccine Appointment Online
Photo: James Andrews1 (Shutterstock) When not one, but two safe and highly efficacious vaccines received Emergency Use Authorization from the Food and Drug Administration in December 2020—less than a year…
Why Vaccine Selfies Are Actually Good
Photo: Patrick Semansky-Pool (Getty Images) I never realized how many of my friends and acquaintances are healthcare workers until my social media feeds started lighting up with vaccine selfies. People…
How to Get a Free Uber Ride to a Vaccine Appointment at Walgreens
Photo: PhotographerIncognito (Shutterstock) Getting an appointment for a COVID-19 vaccine is hard enough, but for some people, that’s only the first of many challenges in the process. A lot of…
Please, Wear the Right Clothes for Your Vaccine Appointment
Photo: Alexanderstock23 (Shutterstock) A confirmed appointment for your first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine is the 2021 equivalent of finding a golden ticket in your Wonka bar. (Actually, no—it’s better,…
Some Vaccinated People Can Skip Quarantine, CDC Says
Photo: myboys.me (Shutterstock) If you completed both doses of your COVID-19 vaccine, you may not have to quarantine after being exposed to someone who tests positive, according to the latest…
Why Is ‘Herd Immunity’ Suddenly a Good Thing?
Photo: Aleksandr Ozerov (Shutterstock) In the early days of the pandemic, there was an idea being thrown around that we should attempt to reach “herd immunity” as soon as possible.…
Don’t Share Your Vaccine Card on Social Media
Photo: Andre_MA (Shutterstock) As more people receive the vaccine, we’re also seeing more of them post photos of their vaccine cards to social media. After all that waiting, it makes…
Yes, You Can Get the COVID Vaccine If You’re Pregnant
Photo: Africa Studio (Shutterstock) Being pregnant does not disqualify you from getting the COVID vaccine, whether you’re looking at the CDC’s guidelines or newer ones from the World Health Organization.…
Don’t Feel Guilty About Accepting a COVID Shot
Photo: Mario Tama (Getty Images) For all the money and elbow grease that was poured into developing the COVID-19 vaccines, you’d think that vaccinating people is a top-priority project. But…