Vaccine Bragging

With the number of people getting at least their first Covid-19 vaccine shot going up, we are seeing more and more posting, on Facebook and elsewhere,¹ by people showing pictures of their vaccine cards or standing in line to get their shot, etc.  Which I wonder about. 

While more people are getting shots, a lot of people aren’t, even in the “essential worker and old people group” that they are doing now.  It’s hard, especially for those who may not be computer-literate, to figure out how and where to get an appointment.  Even those who are on-line have to be lucky to get an appointment because there just isn’t that much vaccine available yet.  And then there are those people who aren’t eligible yet for a shot.  They too are concerned and worried.  Their risk may not be as high, but it isn’t zero. 

I understand it is important for leaders to publicize they are getting the vaccine.  There is a lot of misinformation out there.  Seeing our leaders get the shot may help alleviate some of those concerns and encourage people to get the vaccine.  That is important.

But making a big deal about getting a Covid-19 vaccine shot while so many others haven’t been able to get one or even schedule one yet – and are really worried about it?  I’m not sure that’s the nicest thing to do.
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¹ I’m not on Facebook or Instagram myself, but I am assured this is happening.