Have you been vaccinated yet? And if you have, are you one of a growing number of people who posted a selfie on social media afterward? At a time when many people distrust government advertising, vaccine selfies — or “vaxxies” — may well be the secret weapon to encourage more people to get the jab. Suddenly our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram feeds are filling up with selfies of family, friends, and even strangers getting their COVID shot. But vaxxies are more than mere selfies, as they have a unique social function. They are likely helping normalize the vaccine procedure, reducing…
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