‘They made life a lot easier’

Vaccine hesitant, Kai Lutterodt

KAI LUTTERODT was hesitant as she didn’t want to be among the first to have a vaccine because of fears of future possible long term issues and other side effects.

The 36-year-old explained: “With the stories I heard, not to mention the scaremongering, it was difficult to differentiate the truth from the fiction so I just put it to the back of my mind and waited.”

Pre-pandemic travel was an important part of her life. So when international borders were eased, and there was the opportunity to fly again, planning trips became more complex and costly due to her not having had vaccinations.

Kai continued: “I had my first vaccine in summer 2021 because Italy implemented a green pass system which would mean, to even eat inside a restaurant, I would need to show I’d had a vaccination.

“Having the vaccinations has made my life a lot easier when travelling and will continue to do so.”

Kai believes safety and choice are priorities when deciding whether to get a vaccine.

“It is always a choice but for me, if you are surrounded by people who are particularly vulnerable, their safety from the virus should always be a priority.”