Does anyone like getting a needle?
Even those who don’t suffer from trypanophobia (extreme fear of medical procedures involving injections or hypodermic needles) are unlikely to enjoy being pierced by an ultra-sharp object, but in 2020, and into 2021, expectations are that the majority of people will jump at the chance to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
An injection of a Pfizer, Moderna or any other approved vaccine might be at the top of the gift list for those who celebrate traditional holidays this month, birthdays in the new year, or any other special occasions.
If only that socially and physically distanced office secret Santa gift could be a potentially life-saving shot in the arm. And really, what else is there to ask for before making that birthday wish and blowing out the candles? What do you really need this year, or next?
The old adage states that “it is better to give than receive.” Since few people are in a position to give a vaccine, whether at the “who goes first?” decision-making stage or the actual injection itself, everyone will have to be satisfied with only being on the receiving end.
In this new normal, coronavirus pandemic world, the new adage will be: It is better to receive than give. Besides, anyone who is afraid to get a needle in normal circumstances, or would prefer not to (everyone else), is unlikely to be keen on actually delivering the injection.
Just seeing it over and over on television, while reassuring in the current COVID-19 climate, can lead to squeamishness. Is the stabbing motion necessary? The needle has a point; just push it in.
