Our Narrative Justice Fellow, Michael Ward, chose to get vaccinated for mpox. He was out of the country when he first learned about the disease, and was fortunate to get an appointment. Here's why he chose to get vaccinated, and what his process was like getting the vaccine. Be sure to watch part 2 of this video where he describes potential barriers to vaccination for Black gay men. Here's the link: https://youtu.be/FDorraWw9ro.

Read "Frontline Dispatch: The Pain & Peace of Being in the First Wave of Monkeypox" by Ryan Lee on The Reckoning: https://bit.ly/3Q8eKKC

Disclaimer: This video was produced before the renaming of monkeypox to mpox.

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01:09 Why Michael has had to have conversations about the vaccine with family and friends

02:17 Why did Michael choose to get vaccinated?

03:26 What was getting an appointment like with Fulton County in Georgia?

06:22 What happened when Michael arrived for his appointment?

08:31 What was the process of getting the shot like?

09:23 Did Michael experience any side effects from the vaccine?

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