Moderna and Pfizer vaccines are being offered during the second dose vaccination event at Jackson State University. Angelique Johnson, a junior, says she waited longer than she should have. She talked about a COVID-19 case in her family.
“I did have a family member who did get sick. They are fine now but it was a very scary experience and I would like everything to continue to go back to the way it was,” said Johnson.
Kendarius Smith, a sophomore, says he’s had COVID-19 and the highly contagious Delta variant made him want to get the shots.
“I lost my taste and my smell for like a month and a half. It was really scary honestly and it was just time. I didn’t want to be one of the people who didn’t get vaccinated,” said Smith.
Michael Bolden is with campus operations. He says for several months they’ve partnered with Jackson-Hinds Comprehensive Health Center to provide vaccinations on Tuesdays.
“We’ve done everything that’s possible. We provided opportunities for vaccinations. We have secured PPE for all of our faculty, staff, students,” said Bolden.
Family members of faculty are also getting vaccinated. Nancy White’s husband is a professor at JSU. She says she’s been vaccinated. She came with her two children.
“One is getting her second dose. She's 14 and my son’s a student. Each of us has to do our part," said White.
Jackson State University is also offering students who get vaccinated $500 off their fall and spring semester dormitory room fee.
