COVID Vaccine: Get It, Got It?

​Dear Mongoose,
I heard on the radio this morning that one of the vaccines is shipping today and people should be able to begin getting vaccinated as early as this week.  The big question is, are you going to take it?
 
Dear Mom,
There are some things that should be kept between you and your doctor I’ve been told, after all its my body my choice right?  Whatever, to answer your question, No, I will not be taking the vaccine.  I will not be taking the vaccine even after I am unable to buy, sell, or trade without the mark the vaccine leaves in my forehead or hand either. 
 
I do not consider myself an anti-vaxxer, I have taken the required vaccines in order to attend public school, my children have as well.  I do consider myself to be a skeptic and a numbers-driven person when it comes to decision making.  Consider this; research on the polio vaccine began in the 1930’s and in 1953 the first recognized, successful vaccine was released.  I understand there has been a vast amount of scientific development since the 50’s but I care nothing about being a lab rat for a treatment for a virus that we’ve been told has only been around for 10-12 months.  23 years vs 10 months is a lot of difference to chalk up to scientific development. 

Besides, if you get vaccinated and it works, why would you care if I get it or don’t get it? You shouldn’t get it because you’ve been vaccinated, got it?
-MG