On Behalf Of Grounded Travellers, Separated Couples and Families Worldwide: Is It Time To Get Vaccinated?

“Are your vaccinations up to date?” This used to be a common question for anyone travelling anywhere more or less off the beaten path. My family doctor has often reviewed destinations with me, and openly discussed which jabs I needed to add to the mix to be sufficiently protected. The mix of shots always came in combination with protective measures: if you travel to an area where there’s mosquitos potentially carrying malaria you still want to bring some mosquito repellant spray and probably wear long sleeves too. It’s common sense.

I haven’t really said much so far about Covid vaccinations. But a few weeks ago a friend of a friend, someone I don’t even know, deemed it necessary to launch a personal attack against me on social media. The tirade came after I said something about still not being able to travel despite getting all my vaccinations against Covid. This otherwise meaningless comment crossed a line for me. I wasn’t as much bothered by the faceless online troll as I was about t…