🧵 1/ This morning in my Lyft to the hospital, my driver asked me about the #covid19 vaccines.
He said he was skeptical, both of the pharmaceutical industry, and even more so of politicians.
I often wonder how many conversations like this happen informally every day.
He said he was skeptical, both of the pharmaceutical industry, and even more so of politicians.
I often wonder how many conversations like this happen informally every day.
2/ He then asked me about hydroxychloroquine. He referenced the previous administration’s pushes for this. He asked if it worked and actually said he heard about a doctor in Texas that was “curing” patients with it.
3/ I encouraged him that the vaccines were in fact safe- I reassured that I had taken it over a month ago now & I was fine, as were all of my colleagues who have been vaccinated at work thus far. I tried to explain why hydroxychloroquine was not in fact a “cure” for #covid19
4/ It was a pleasant conversation. But it was alarming at the same time. Misinformation is circulating alongside the virus- including myths about drugs that we have shown to be ineffective for months on end. It was a reminder that change is a person to person process.
5/ If you’ve been vaccinated, please make sure to connect with a few people in your circles who may be having fears about the safety of the vaccine. Being able to hear from you makes a difference. I really believe that our conversation this morning did as well. #covid19
• • •
Missing some Tweet in this thread? You can try to
force a refresh
