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THE MOMENT I heard I could get the Covid-19
vaccine, I jumped on it. I was really wanting
the vaccine, I am a vaccine believer! The vaccine
may not prevent you from getting the virus, but
I know it will help you so you don't get as sick
as you could get. And we all have seen Covid is
a very dangerous virus and we could die from
it. I work on the front lines, and I need all the
protections I can get to help me get through
this—especially when we have not gotten all
the protections we need from our employers.
—Tinny Abogado, RN
I DECIDED to get the
vaccine to protect
my husband who has
comorbidities and
to protect all of my
family since I work
in the hospital where
I can be exposed
to Covid-19.
—Irma Westmoreland, RN
WE HAVE been at zero percent
capacity in our hospitals in
Kern County. As a frontline
nurse, each day I go to work
hoping to help heal my patients
and keep them safe. I wash and
sanitize my hands until they
crack. I wear layers of protective
gear. When not at work, I avoid
large gatherings, I practice
physical distancing, and wear
a mask. What more can I do?
I did it. I got both doses of
the Covid vaccine to protect
my community, my family,
and myself. Onward to a
healthier tomorrow!
—Sandy Reding, RN
Fong Chuu, RN
Amber Wiehl, RN
Jane Sandoval, RN
Amy Erb, RN
Brandy Welch, RN
Cokie Giles, RN Diane McClure, RN
Jennifer Holm, RN
Tinny Abogado, RN
Irma Westmoreland, RN
Sandy Reding, RN
