Vaccination should be promoted
I do not think the media should be making headlines about people who will refuse the Covid-19 vaccine.
Hannah Tamaki did say (News, March 5) people should "make sure you choose for yourself, not be talked into something" undoubtedly knowing that she has a strong following who will do what she says and does. Unfortunately, these are very vulnerable people.
In my view, the selfish act of the Tamakis refusing the vaccine is not only putting themselves at risk, despite Brian Tamaki having previously said that God will protect them, but also those of the team of five million wanting the vaccine but still in the queue.
Covid-19 has provided the media with a field day for negativity for over a year. Now it's time for positivity.
The press needs to actively promote those with a high public profile endorsing the vaccine and their concern to protect the team of five million, not those with a high public profile refusing it.
Yes, vaccination is voluntary, but it should be promoted, particularly amongst the most vulnerable.
Paddi Hodgkiss
Rotorua
The Bay of Plenty Times welcomes letters from readers. Please note the following:
• Letters should not exceed 200 words.
• They should be opinion based on facts or current events.
• If possible, please email.
• No noms-de-plume.
• Letters will be published with names and suburb/city.
• Please include full name, address and contact details for our records only.
• Local letter writers given preference.
• Rejected letters are not normally acknowledged.
• Letters may be edited, abridged, or rejected at the Editor's discretion.
• The Editor's decision on publication is final. No correspondence will be entered into.
Email editor@bayofplentytimes.co.nz
