Student Callum’s rethink after he became unwell

CORONAVIRUS WAS never high among Callum Tokody’s priorities.

For him, having a vaccination was time consuming and did not fit in with his hectic schedule of school, social life and extra-curricular activities including working toward his driving test.

Explained the 18-year-old: “I didn’t think I needed to have the vaccine as only a few of my friends had vaccines and initially coronavirus only affected people who were older.”

When the vaccine was first implemented, he was also sceptical of how fast it was developed and declared safe.

Callum began changing his mind when he caught coronavirus and was unwell. His mother also had the vaccine with no major side effects.

Testing becoming a normal way of life in school made him rethink his vaccination options.

“When I became unwell, it was a sign to get the vaccine,” continued Callum.

“It didn’t take that long to get an appointment and I felt fine after. I have since had all my vaccinations and my friends have as well.

“People need to get boosted because it protects you and everyone else too,” he assured.