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The Retirement Newsletter: Why you should get a COVID-19 jab
Welcome
Welcome to newsletter -115, and before I start, a big thanks to the kind person who bought me a cup of tea this week. Thank you!
Last week, I wrote about why you should get the flu vaccine this winter (see Get your flu jab NOW!). This week, I will be looking at COVID-19. Again, it is another long newsletter as this is something I feel strongly about — getting a COVID-19 jab.
Planning for your retirement
One reason for getting a COVID-19 jab is so you don’t catch COVID-19 and die before you can enjoy your retirement.
The Future — what are you going to do?
A second reason for getting a COVID-19 jab is even if you survive a COVID-19 infection, evidence suggests the virus may do long-term damage to your body. The damage could limit your retirement plans.
Health
Please note, I am not a medical doctor. I hold a PhD in Biochemistry. During my 30+ year career as a biochemist, I have taught undergraduates about proteins and cells. I have supervised PhD students. I have run…