Ms. Goldman, who became eligible for a vaccine last month, had already tried everything she could think of to secure an appointment. Wary of driving on hilly, unplowed roads, Ms. Goldman decided to go to the hospital on foot. The appointment went smoothly, she said. And it carried a special significance for Ms. Goldman because she could recall the joy of national celebrations in 1955, when another important vaccine was developed. “I can remember back to when the polio vaccine was rolled out,” Ms. Goldman said.

Source: New York Times February 18, 2021 10:30 UTC