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editorial
GEN Z ON THE JAB
© Jieane Delos Santos
Experts believed that vaccinations boost its popularity to the point of prevention. People are exposed to this lethal infection that is huddled together and fought by our immune systems, affecting those who are most vulnerable. The sole purpose of vaccines is to create antibodies, our fighter towards the encountered disease. It helps us mark the spot to be protected against severe infection of the virus. Here enters a question if it is significant for young generations? Different laboratories conduct research on infusing fluids into our bodies, they’re torn between rules or duties to live. Citizens express their views and demand transparency, since we have the authority either to accept or not accept the jab. We are also eyewitnesses to the consequences and tactics they elaborate. Many of teenagers aged 12-17 years old already got the shot done, yet many are still in doubt, perhaps it is the procedure that is flawed or the system itself. One thing we know is that this pandemic, we learn to adapt to every situation as it is our nature. Also, in defining the situation as we walk to the trail, we see good sides and bad sides, imperfections to reflect on. Teenagers deserve such attention too as we see, they aren’t stuck in a four-walled-room anymore but with precautions. We ought to question the essence of vaccines, but as for the virus it happens in a sequence of times it’s not new but it’s modifying. Besides, everything has changed based on the FDA’s research 95% of the vaccines are effective. Whilst of the potential
risks and allergic reaction a ratio of 90 to 100% of the population of teenagers is already vaccinated around the globe. The advantage of the vaccine is that it lessens the severeness of the effects caused by the virus. Hence, vaccines are just prevention and not an assurance that our body would be able to withstand the infection. So, why not trust the effects of the vaccine anyway it is studied by the experts, with the hope to end the pandemic. What we battle in, is for the people and the sake of our future, not just any stone you could throw at everybody rather than getting blamed, but a stone to submerge. Parents must analyze and studied step-by-step the situations regarding the Covid-19 jab, since it is technically important. This is the “new-normal” we live in, we are supposed to enjoy our lives and our teenage dreams, the prom, and the awards we get. It also helps to connect with the said face-to-face classes. Thus, the elders must decide analytically whether we get the vaccine or not. Hoping that the government will be able to succeed in implementing more rules that will encourage Filipinos' thinking to be more aware of our situation. Hence, this is for the future of our generation, we must aid students to be strong mentally and physically. As we tackle different issues. So, with that parents may guide them to seek a better answer whether to take risk or not. GenZ you may call are being argumentative towards this topic, but they are not acting like they know-it-all ; they are just eager in expressing true sentiments rather than to tape their mouths.
