Thread by @SharMatthieuMD

It happened! Today I, a highly allergic pediatrician who has anaphylaxed twice, got my COVID-19 vaccine. A 🧵
#CovidVaccine #ThisIsOurShot #notthrowingawaymyshot #ScienceMatters #VaccinesSaveLives

While only a few people have had allergic reactions to the COVID vaccine, it has gotten a lot of attention. Just want to remind everyone that even bodies who like to have anaphylactic reactions can get this vaccine safely.

I didn’t have any allergic reactions, and I don’t even have a sore arm. My only reactions have been giddiness and laughter. Ok, I also got teary-eyed.

And while this feels me with hope, joy, gratitude, spike proteins, and antibodies...

It changes nothing else about my life. I will still mask up and be cautious at work. My family will remain at home, socially distanced, and will continue curbside pickup for groceries. We will do church online, and video visits with family.

Cause this isn’t over. My staff, my outpatient colleagues without hospital privileges, my community ‘s essential workers, my patients, my parents, and my family (especially my high risk kids) still need a vaccine. The finish line is a long way off yet.

But today, I celebrate!