‘Don’t be afraid, take the vaccine: 97-year-old woman’s appeal wins hearts online

People loved her thoughtful message for all, and hoped that it inspires others to get their Covid-19 vaccine shots when time comes.

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The video is being widely shared by many to encourage young people to get vaccinated.

Even though the third vaccination drive against the novel coronavirus has started in the country, there are still many who remain quite sceptical about getting a jab. So, urging all to let go of their fears and doubts, an elderly woman’s appeal to get a shot is widely being shared online.

In a video shared by senior journalist Latha Venkatesh, a 97-year-old woman is seen talking to the camera about how he got her first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine in March and that she has been doing absolutely fine after that. In her video message for all, the nonagenarian was heard assuring, “I felt no pain or even side effects”.

“Don’t be afraid. Take the vaccination, it is good for you and others around you,” the woman in her appeal said as she awaits her second dose. “It is safe. I continue to have a normal life,” said the elderly woman while debunking rumours and controversies that have been going around the internet discouraging people from getting inoculated.

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“Hope this young lady can convert some sceptics,” Venkatesh wrote in a message sharing the video of the woman, who she claimed is a friend’s aunt, hoping it “will do some good”.

Check it out here:

Hope this young lady can convert some sceptics pic.twitter.com/WYXpPMrKhd

— Latha Venkatesh (@latha_venkatesh) May 8, 2021

The video quickly started getting a lot of attention online, including from many celebrities who retweeted and liked it, helping it to get wider attention. Many commenting on the video hoping that it inspires all to get their vaccines when slots are available for them.

Always listen to Patti.

— Neha Raghavan (@NehaRaghavan) May 8, 2021

She rocks 🎉🎉🙏🙏🙏 these people are real leaders 🙏

— Praveen Arya (@The_PraveenArya) May 8, 2021

This paati is very cute though 🤩

— Ramakrishnan (@sinwithmusic) May 8, 2021

We need more brave hearts like her .
Thanks for sharing !

— Hope ❣ (@hope122333) May 8, 2021

My grandmother is 97 yrs old and she has finished her both vaccination doses successfully without pain.

— Rupali Pandit (@Rochihoka1) May 8, 2021

Vera level ❤️🔥🤩..get vaccinated folks. Stay safe and keep others also safe 🙏 #TNLockdown https://t.co/mJuwm1HMGN

— Tamil speaking Indian (@TamilSpeaking) May 8, 2021

that’s why grandmas are ❤️ https://t.co/zKktT7bu6o

— 🅐🅑🅗🅘 (@AbhishekGureja) May 8, 2021

If this strapping teen cannot convince vaccine sceptics, no one can. More power to this lovely lady 👍👌 https://t.co/Pjx0Gtv52B

— Narayan Kumar (@Narayan_Kumar1) May 8, 2021

Listen to her! Vaccine is painless, and is the need of the hour!! https://t.co/Poaf25LVuO

— Srivathsan N (@vacchutty) May 8, 2021

Wise words from a wise woman https://t.co/IKsBHE8Q4e

— Mary Reid (@balhamoldtime) May 8, 2021

This message, it needs to be amplified far and wide!#COVID19 #CovidVaccine #COVID19Vaccine https://t.co/mNxR6CIaVc

— Gagan (@thestratink) May 8, 2021

For all those who are still hesitant to get the #COVID19Vaccine
Its no time for #Vaccinehesitancy
Vaccinate=>No Replicate=>No Mutate https://t.co/U69IFwyGIZ

— Puneet Sharma (@punwitter) May 8, 2021

From May 1, India opened its vaccination drive for all above the age of 18 going beyond the age-restricted category. Citizens were asked to register themselves for their shots through the government portal CoWin and Aarogya Setu app, which would enable them to book a slot at a nearby hospital (both private and government). However, owing to the huge demands, states have been struggling to procure vaccines and many have been complaining they haven’t been able to book an appointment for a jab.

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