{"id":6745,"date":"2021-03-01T19:49:58","date_gmt":"2021-03-01T19:49:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wordpress.lvc.edu\/wordpress\/lavie\/?p=6745"},"modified":"2021-03-01T19:49:58","modified_gmt":"2021-03-01T19:49:58","slug":"lvc-students-receive-covid-19-vaccine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wordpress.lvc.edu\/lavie\/2021\/03\/01\/lvc-students-receive-covid-19-vaccine\/","title":{"rendered":"LVC students receive COVID-19 vaccine"},"content":{"rendered":"
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By Madonna Borde \u201921, staff writer<\/p>\n\n\n\n

LVC\u2019s physical therapy students and others in a clinical setting share their experience with the COVID-19 vaccine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The COVID-19 vaccine is currently being offered to people categorized in the 1B phase in the state of Pennsylvania. This includes healthcare workers such as the education and speech language pathology majors on campus, as well as others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Taylor Heggan, a fifth year physical therapy major, received her first shot of the COVID-19 vaccine in January at St. Luke\u2019s Hospital in Bethlehem, Pa. She received her second dose of the Moderna vaccine on Feb. 6.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Symptoms of the vaccine can include dizziness, nausea, fever, chills and stuffy nose, similar to those of the flu. However, Heggan experienced no side effects, other than a headache that disappeared within 24 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI am terrified of needles,\u201d Heggan said. \u201cBut I knew it was important to do, especially if I was going to be working in clinics. It\u2019s really important when a lot of us are going to be working around elderly people.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ethan Hurd, a senior exercise science major and physical therapy student, received his first dose of the Pfizer vaccine on Jan. 23, before returning to campus as a student-athlete on Jan. 30. He will receive the second dose on Feb. 20.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hurd experienced what is known as \u201cCOVID arm\u201d about seven to eight days after the vaccine. Hurd woke up to a red circle surrounding the injection site, similar to a spider bite; he also had a full body rash, hives and swollen lips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hurd reported his symptoms to the clinic where he received the vaccine, Lebanon Family Health Services, and was prescribed a steroid and EpiPen. Fortunately, there was no use for the EpiPen and his symptoms have since cleared. Hurd said that Benadryl also helped as he appeared to have an allergic reaction to something, possibly the mRNA protein in the vaccine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBoth [vaccines] have had enough literature showing that they\u2019re safe and effective,\u201d Heggan said. \u201cIf anybody\u2019s hesitant about it, there\u2019s enough literature out there that supports it. Do your research, look up credible articles, make sure that you find populations that are similar to you.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Heggan and Hurd both said that they had never contracted the coronavirus and had to be tested negative before moving back on campus. They\u2019ve found it important to follow guidelines such as social distancing, wearing masks, washing their hands and reducing contact both before and after receiving the vaccine. Both Heggan and Hurd encourage everyone who is eligible to get the vaccine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI was definitely confident in the effectivity of the vaccine,\u201d Hurd said. \u201cIt\u2019s just that my body reacted weirdly. It happens. It still doesn\u2019t make me scared of the vaccine, I don\u2019t think anybody should be scared.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For those eligible for or curious about the COVID-19 vaccine, consult local physicians or health clinics. Information can alternatively be found on the Pennsylvania Department of Health\u2019s website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(COVID-19 vaccines are now being offered to all LVC students and staff.) <\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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