The central point of the article “Should We Take a Selfie After Getting Vaccinated? It’s Complicated” is that society is divided into groups with contrasting opinions on the issue clearly stated in the title. The text first discusses the widespread belief that post-vaccine are unethical in American society. The reasons behind this opinion are varied, starting from the fact that against the background of the terrible situation created by the Covid pandemic and the 2.5 million dead people, cheerful and smiling photos are not acceptable. Added to this, as stated by journalist Howard Miles, the selfie trend has the potential to arouse fear in those unqualified for the vaccine that they will miss out on this process. The latter is a type of social anxiety otherwise known as FOMO. The unprincipled nature of the post-vaccine selfie culture also emphasizes social inequality and the fact that certain members of society have easier access to healthcare than others. The text introduces a recommendation of a Canadian physician, Alan Drummond, to the public that it is good to do the vaccine. However, it is advisable to do so privately to avoid hurting others.
The second part of the article discusses the other side of this story and presents how post-vaccination selfies have a public service function and very positive results. Since many community members are still reluctant to get vaccinated, sharing the good emotions gained from getting vaccinated raises awareness among similar types of people and motivates them to do the same. In this regard, prominent people, celebrities, doctors, politicians, and others are vital. The article provides an example of when President Biden and Vice President Harris got vaccinated in the public eye. Towards the end, the report also addresses the issue of the Covid vaccine in relation to racial groups, particularly African-Americans, and focuses on the need for a cautious approach to this group. The reason for this is historical experience, particularly the study of syphilis in the ‘Tuskegee experiment,’ when black people were tortured, which explains the phenomenon of this group’s distrust of the vaccination process overall.