Prognosis
‘Too Many Questions’: Deep-Rooted Mistrust Feeds Doubt About Vaccines
Even as much of the U.S. gets in line for a shot, many people’s reluctance has been decades in the making.
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Initially, Jonathan Damato didn’t just plan to get vaccinated — he was excited about it.
Damato is 41 and has been a New York City paramedic for about 20 years. His job puts him on the frontlines of the global coronavirus pandemic. Going to work each day means not only exposing himself to Covid-19, but also exposing his wife and five children. The past year has proven especially tough because one of his five children, 4-year-old Nico, has a heart condition that heightens his risk of becoming very ill from the virus.
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