This Is Our Shot

Written by Dr. Kate McCann
6th January 2021

On the Twelfth Day of Christmas, the HSE gave to me…the #covid vaccine.

I am thankful, so thankful, to the experts who made this possible.

I am profoundly indebted to the hundreds and thousands of selfless volunteers who trialed this and other vaccines over past months.

I’m heart-broken for those colleagues, patients, and families who never had this opportunity months ago.

I’m hopeful for our future despite the terrifying situation in which we find ourselves now.

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