Sarah Guillemard MLA for Fort Richmond

I don’t know who needs to hear this but ‘Needle Phobia’ is a real thing. Shaming someone who wants to get a vaccine but is terrified of needles, does not work. Photos & videos of needles in arms can be a form of exposure therapy but also can lead to avoidance of the vaccine. ... To anyone on social media who is struggling with wanting to help protect their community, but feels paralyzed with fear, you are not alone. Each day you think about getting the vaccine is a day closer to following through. Not everyone will understand how crippling the phobia is, but many on social media are here to encourage the efforts you can make to overcome the obstacles. The medical personnel at the vaccine sites are trained to assist you through the panic. It took me years & the diagnosis of my son with Type 1 diabetes to finally overcome my own fears. I still get anxiety, but no longer let it prevent me from accessing healthcare. Just sharing for those who may need an understanding shoulder right now & a gentle nudge.

In Friday's news conference Dr. Jazz Atwal (Manitoba's deputy chief public health officer) shared important information that helps explain the interplay between the trajectory of the third wave, the efficacy and deployment of vaccines, and the burden of Covid on our health care system: "Case numbers are increasing while at the same time the number of vaccinated Manitobans is increasing as well. We have about 400,000 Manitobans already vaccinated and that number increases ever...Continue reading

We are committed to supporting Manitoba youth gain valuable work experience and to help position Manitoba businesses and organizations for recovery. The NEW $1...5 million Manitoba Youth Jobs Program will support more than 2,000 Manitoba businesses who will be the drivers of Manitoba’s economic recovery - provide meaningful employment opportunities for over 6,000 Manitoba youth. Apply NOW: https://manitoba.ca/covid19/programs/youth-jobs.html Additionally, we are investing $10 million for Green Team programs that will support non-profits and community organizations provide job opportunities for 2,000 young Manitobans this summer. #protectingManitobans #COVID19 #COVID19MB #mbpoli

Fort Richmond, Richmond West, St.Norbert-all eligible to sign up for vaccines today! Here is the link to sign up: https://petalmd.queue-it.net/

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