‘Be role models’ and get vaccinated
Over the past 18 months, the world has witnessed the calamity inflicted by the pandemic.
Simultaneously, we have witnessed the establishment of public-private partnerships as a response to this public health emergency.
It is important for us to understand that vaccines are one of the greatest success stories in public health.
It is through the use of vaccines that diseases such as smallpox have been eradicated, the polio virus nearly eliminated, and the life-threatening effects of preventable diseases like measles and whooping cough are minimal.
While it is critical to be informed, it is also critical to be informed by credible sources. Today, we know that vaccines have never been safer, and the benefits of getting vaccinated far outweigh the risks.
Therefore, as a Georgian, I am proud that I have decided to follow the science and get vaccinated, and I encourage all my fellow Georgians to be role models in their communities and do the same.
Dr. Behnoosh Momin lives in Dunwoody and serves in a voluntary capacity for communications and outreach on the Ismaili Council for the Southeastern United States.
Why I’m Vaccinated
This essay is part of our new series on the importance of receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. You are hearing from your neighbors, faith leaders and those in the business community, among others. They are sharing their personal stories – all of them with a simple and heartfelt message: Get vaccinated. Save lives.
