Jackie Cornejo held her father’s hand for the last time on Jan. 31, as he died from complications of COVID-19. When food service workers were eligible for the vaccine, she made an appointment for her little brother. The vaccine supply has been spotty, and now the Johnson & Johnson offering is on hold because of concerns it may cause blood clots. Because sometimes these self-appointed saviors — fueled by love, duty and a sense that sister knows best — can quickly become the family nag. Finding appointments was “always on my mind” because her and her sister’s priority is always their family, she said.

Source: Los Angeles Times April 17, 2021 12:02 UTC