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Granted Immunity

 I am now fully vaccinated; while the Government wants us to get to an 80% vaccination rate, I would love to see us get to 100%.

One thing that makes me proud to be an Australian is our sense of mateship and camaraderie in times of natural disaster. I urge all Australians to come together to do the same for COVID. 

I know that some of you may be hesitant because of the speed at which the vaccinations were approved. It is important to remember however that the cooperation between nations was unprecedented and the best scientists from around the world worked together to create the vaccines. 

Like any medication there is a small risk but the risk of catching and dying from COVID is much higher. 

As someone who is in the high risk category, I appreciate everyone who has got their vaccination. There are millions of vulnerable Australians and I'm sure everyone of us knows someone in that category. 

In boxing the jab is the first line of attack and in the fight against the coronavirus getting the jab is also the first line of attack. 

I am willing to arm myself to protect Australia, so please join me and do the same. 



Vaccination Nation


It's time to deliver the coronavirus a blow; vaccinate and become a national hero.

Look the needle in the eye and you'll stop someone you love from having to die.

Sometimes we are granted immunity when we go to court to testify;

The vaccine will immunise our community if we give it a try.


The power of vaccination will protect our entire nation.

I am willing to give it a stab; join me and get the jab.

Standing by your mate is what Aussies consider right.

Vaccine will help us win this fight.


A computer virus will corrupt your data and give you strife;

The coronavirus can end your life.

There are things in life that are worth the risk,

For me it is protecting my family from any vulnerability. 


The vaccine helps us recognise the infection and marshal our bodies' soldiers for protection.

Our grandparents fought in World War II, 

So in getting a little needle to protect them is the least we can do.

If we cherish every single breath, vaccination will protect us from death.


The virus will not be beaten by our charms; this is a call to arms.

It's time for all of us to be in the front line of this war and understand what we're fighting for.

This is a challenge of character, a coronavirus test; the virus will not be killed by a protest.

This is a once in a generation chance to us to become a vaccination nation


Chris Van Ingen | 28 August 2021



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