20Dec2020

The 2020 year has brought on so many challenges battling Coronavirus with many unknown expectations to vulnerable populations like Sickle Cell Disease. From reoccurring hospitalizations, quarantines to premature death. This year has opened the door to political and public  movements beyond the human health expectation. Rise in Coronavirus cases, rise in unemployment, rise in natural disasters leaving a superseding rise in the prior two.  With the hope for our Saviour to save the day, many are left feeling troubled, hopeless, anxious, and worried about the future. Phillippians 4: 6-7 states “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God”. The Sickle Cell Community has indeed faced turmoil being put at the forefront of decision making about the vaccination for Coronavirus, yet the medical “experts” have challenges making clear decisions on how to medically and clinically manage Sickle Cell Disease. What are your thoughts on taking the vaccine even though it doesn’t guarentee clear instructions on curing the virus? How do you feel about the reoccurring visits to receive repeated doses of the vaccine? Your thoughts matter. Your rights matter.  

https://www.sicklecelldisease.org/2020/12/15/marac-advisory-statement-covid-19-vaccines/