As a follow up to the episode concerning this pandemic that took place on last year, this episode consists of questions sent to me from my followers and listeners who are still having concerns, some warranted and some that stem from misinformation and misnomers, regarding the vaccine, its effectiveness, the possible side affects, what's in the vaccine, and everything in between. My return guest, Kenya Hester, BSN, MSN, CCNS, ACNS-BC, one of the top clinical nurse specialists in the state of Georgia, who is in the trenches of this virus along with countless others who are continuing their efforts to containing this virus and preventing any further loss of life from it.   

Special thanks to each of you who sent me questions to ask her regarding the vaccine, I made it clear that I would not disclose anyone's names for any reason, just their concerned questions. So much misinformation has been given out that needs to be addressed so a huge thanks to Kenya for providing such helpful insight as it pertains to mandates that have come down, especially in the medical and health field, people who are out to get medical and spiritual exemptions from getting vaccinated, the idea that has been discussed across the country of unvaccinated patients being possibly turned away from hospitals due to being a threat to spreading the virus.  

Kenya mentioned that over 95% of people who are hospitalized to this very day are unvaccinated. The concerns that this vaccine was rushed out too soon were addressed and Kenya spoke on how all medical experts and scientists were told to put all other research aside and focus all their attention and resources to developing this vaccine due to the number of lives that have been taken. Hospitals are experiencing a huge shortage in beds, PPEs, even medical staff and other medical resources due to the exponential amount of people being hospitalized from COVID19.  This episode is to bridge the gap between understanding and ignorance. All information that was discussed are facts but by all means, I insist that you fact check the information that was given. 

As the black community, we are disproportionately affected by this virus in so many ways that we can't afford to make the wrong mistake when it comes at the cost of our lives.  I hope I was able to get to everyone's questions, I will have another episode on this matter with additional medical experts to give us an update on where we are as oppose to where we are going with the addition to the other variants of this virus.