Rebecca Ceraul was vaccinated to get back to some type of norm and not live in fear anymore.
Rebecca Ceraul, assistant dean of communications and marketing at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy, was recently vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine to get back to some type of norm.
“I got vaccinated because I don't want to live in fear anymore," she said. "The last year has been traumatic and full of anxiety. Every decision seemed to carry such weight. Should I risk going to the grocery store? Can my kids participate in normal childhood activities like sports? Should we send them back to school when it reopens? Can I go for a walk with a friend? Is it too risky to see our extended family who all live out of state?"
To Ceraul, a return to normal activities safely was critical. “I crave a return to normal activities without the stress of all the decision-making involved and know that getting vaccinated is one step in the right direction. It was also exciting to be vaccinated by a Class of 2020 PharmD alumnus who clearly is putting her education to immediate use!” she said.
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Why did you decide to get the COVID-19 vaccine? Why should others get it? These are questions on the minds of many now that vaccines are available to help end the coronavirus pandemic.
The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) Vaccination Clinic is open to serve the UMB community and beyond. The UMB Vaccination Clinic, open to those 12 and older, is also able to provide vaccinations for the Native American population, tribal or Native American agency employees, and anyone who is 12 and older.
The clinic has walk-up appointments from 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Thursdays and 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays for UMB students and employees; Native Americans and tribal agency employees; Baltimore City residents, workers, and students; and Baltimore metro area residents. Learn more at GetTheVaccineBaltimore.org. Individuals under age 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
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