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People who have received the COVID-19 vaccination are excited about the future. They look forward to getting back to the little things like getting a haircut or going to the grocery store comfortably.<\/p>\n

The joy started with those on the frontlines in the healthcare industry. Dr. Andrew Matuskowitz, an emergency room physician, was overcome with emotion when he received his COVID-19 vaccination.<\/p>\n

Matuskowitz had treated many patients with COVID-19, in addition to those who had heart attacks and car accidents. He was worn at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, was out and drained.<\/p>\n

\u201cI wasn\u2019t expecting to really feel much getting the vaccine emotionally,\u201d Matuskowitz told CNN<\/em> in an interview. \u201cYet I still felt so overcome with this almost ecstasy about the idea of there is actually an end in sight.\u201d<\/p>\n

There are currently two COVID-19 vaccines that have been authorized for emergency use and recommended to prevent the virus: Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna\u2019s vaccine. These vaccines are showing the country the light at the end of the tunnel.<\/p>\n

Healthcare workers on the front lines were among the first to receive the vaccine, and now others are getting access as well.<\/p>\n

Sergio Tristan, a 65-year-old retired State Department employee, recently received his COVID-19 vaccine. He really missed squeezing his own tomatoes at the grocery store, he told the Wall Street Journal<\/em>.<\/p>\n

After receiving his first dose of Moderna\u2019s COVID-19 vaccine and having his new vaccine scheduled for the beginning of February, he is now looking forward to life\u2019s little joys again.<\/p>\n

\u201cPicking up the tomatoes at the store makes a big difference,\u201d he told WSJ<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Things like going grocery shopping, taking a trip to the post office, or a walk in the park, are a few of the things waiting for those who have received the vaccine.<\/p>\n

Have you gotten the vaccine yet? What has your experience been? What are some of the little things you are looking forward to?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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