Industry figures are leading the way in getting vaccinated against COVID-19, many of them announcing the occasion of double vax via social media. AdNews asked them about their motivation and experiences.
Andrew Double, Managing Director APAC, Quantcast:
I recently got my first Pfizer vaccine and have my second jab due in a few weeks time.
I understand for many the decision is a difficult one, especially as Australia hasn’t seen the same kind of death rates as some other countries.
For me, the decision was pretty straightforward. By getting vaccinated I am far less likely to catch COVID-19 but more importantly, in turn I am much less likely to pass it on to someone else and put them at risk. If I do catch COVID-19 after being vaccinated my chances of being hospitalised are far slimmer which means I am less of a risk of adding to our already overworked healthcare workers.
The US and other countries that are further advanced in their vaccination programs and have compelling evidence that the vast majority of people who are hospitalised and die were not vaccinated.
Finally, I’d like to visit my team in other parts of the world - I’m really video fatigued! I’d like my family in the UK and Poland to see my children who have grown up so much in the last few years. The cherry on top would be being there for my parents 70ths next August. I doubt I have any chance of this without being vaccinated!
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