Breaking barriers

THE question whether one should be vaccinated with the anti-COVID vaccine is still raging here in Fiji and abroad.

It seems that at the heart of the issue is the uncertainty of how one’s body will react to the vaccine.

And from reports so far - the reactions have differed widely.

There are reports of nil-effects; mild to severe pains, blood clotting, and even death.

It’s the fear of not knowing how one’s body reacts that is the cause of the reluctance of many to be vaccinated.

There is a need for one to know beforehand how one’s body will react before one is vaccinated.

People need to know first how their body will react and then they can decide whether to be vaccinated or not.

This barrier needs to be broken.

And this where the scientists need to come in.

Apart from developing vaccines, the scientist must also develop sensitive needles that reacts to the body’s electrical impulses.

If the needle bends or wriggles when held against the person, that may show that the body will react negatively and therefore should not be vaccinated.

On the other hand, if the needle remains straight and does not wriggle; then it can be a sign that there will be no negative reaction and therefore that person can be vaccinated.

This is wishful thinking at the moment, but what is the alternative.

I believe if some scientist takes this up then who knows, he or she may get the Nobel Peace Prize for medicine or something WILLIAM ROSA

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