So, to vaccinate against Covid19 or not? I was against it initially, having been tested on non humans it can not be described as vegan. I even came out and said I would not have it. But I changed my mind and here is why.

I work in care, not as a carer a maintenance bod, but I work with vulnerable people and with those who care for vulnerable people. I have responsibilities to them, and of course to those I love.

It wasn't an easy decision, all manner of conflicts played through my mind. The one thing, which kept repeating itself was my responsibilities to others. What if by not having the vaccine I was responsible for the death of any one of the people with whom I come into contact?

This damned virus has claimed more than enough lives already, I will not be responsible, through ignorance or arrogance, for one more. I don't believe as a vegan, my freedoms are more important than another's life.

This was not done for myself, it was done for others, like wearing a mask, washing my hands, using sanitiser, distancing, staying at home except when I work, not visiting my family, not cuddling my granddaughter, not doing many of the things I would like to.

We shout every day about exploitation, about rights, about equality. I believe that by having the vaccination I am standing up for the rights of others to live, that they are, almost exclusively human, is of no import.

So, today, I had my first shot. May I ask, every other individual, who reads this, vegan, or not. To get vaccinated as soon as you are able. Please, not for your sake, but for the sake of every other person with whom you may come into contact.