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REFLECTIONS FROM THE COVID-19 VACCINATION CLINICS USC School of Pharmacy student pharmacists have been active and eager volunteers at two COVID-19 vaccination sites: the Lincoln Park vaccine point-of-dispensing center and Dodger Stadium, the largest mega-distribution site in the United States. Here, some of the students volunteering on the front lines of the pandemic share what has been most meaningful about being involved in the vaccination efforts.
The most meaningful thing about receiving the vaccine is that now I can be an advocate for getting it. I’ve talked to my family and members of the community—some of whom were on the fence about receiving the vaccine—about my firsthand knowledge and experience of how the vaccine is beneficial. It’s a wonderful feeling to administer the vaccine knowing that I’m potentially helping to save people’s lives.”
All of the patients are super appreciative of our time. Some of them are a little hesitant to get the vaccine so it feels good to be able to comfort them and let them know that this is their way out of the pandemic. When I started pharmacy school, I had no idea that I’d be administering vaccines to help fight a global pandemic. It’s awesome getting to be included in this effort as a pharmacy student.”
This is our time to shine and to step up and help our communities. We’re getting recognized, and it’s nice to know we’re truly a part of history.”
Adil Colabawala PharmD Class of 2021
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Roshni Badlani PharmD Class of 2023
Mignon Gau PharmD Class of 2024
