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My Experience Getting the COVID-19 Vaccine

By Meagan Helmick February 26, 2021

I was prepared to experience side effects when I was vaccinated against COVID-19, and -- although they were significant to me -- I knew that it was my immune system strongly responding to the vaccine.

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  1. Despite COVID-19, I Participated in a CF Clinical Trial

    By Jenny Livingston December 15, 2020

    I’m a big proponent of participating in clinical research, but COVID-19 made me think twice about participating in a clinical trial that required six hospital visits. However, a screening visit reassured me that the researchers were taking all the necessary precautions.

  2. Putting Convenience Before the Vulnerable

    By Jenny Livingston August 31, 2020

    Abandoning precautions to return to “normal” will put the health of people who may be at high risk for serious illness from COVID-19 in danger.

  3. Just Because I Can’t Work Doesn’t Mean I Am Lazy

    By Jenny Livingston August 8, 2019

    In an ableist society, sometimes you just have to ignore comments that make you feel worthless for not working. If I had the chance, here is what I would tell people who judge those with an invisible illness.

  4. Facing My Fears About Transitioning to an Adult Care Team

    By Jenny Livingston December 4, 2018

    I dreaded transitioning from my pediatric care center to my adult care center. I was stubborn and knew that I did not want to go. I thought I knew best, that is, until one phone call changed my entire perspective.

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