Dr. Randy Mariott addresses: I will take my chances getting COVID-19 over getting the vaccine.

Dr. Randy Mariott answers: Are there groups of people who should not get the vaccine?

Dr. Steven Burdette answers: Will the COVID-19 vaccine protect us from newly-found strains of the virus?

Dr. Randy Marriott answers: The vaccine was developed too quickly. Is it safe?

Dr. Steven Burdette answers: What are the differences between the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines?

Dr. Randy Marriott answers: Will I have to get the COVID-19 vaccine every year?

We asked some of our fellow community members why they chose to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Their answers are both heartwarming and humbling, and we hope they'll help you in making your own decision regarding the vaccine. We’ve all had to make immense sacrifices during this pandemic. Let’s get back to living like we used to.

Enjoying the things we love to do is a big part of enjoying life itself. We all have the opportunity to take part in getting back to normal, so let’s put this virus behind us.

It’s been a very lonely time for many of us, and we all want the same thing—to enjoy life’s moments again. Together. Let’s put this virus behind us.

Dr. Randy Marriott answers: Am I in the right age group to safely get the vaccine?

Carolyn Brethen has not been able to visit with her husband due to COVID-19. Getting the vaccine puts the two of them one step closer to reuniting. Let’s all do our part so we can all be together again.

Donna J. Wilson has 16 grandchildren she can’t wait to see now that she’s received her COVID-19 vaccine. Let’s put this virus behind us.