University Uses Mario Kart 8 to Encourage Covid-19 Booster Shots

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While many lockdowns and mask mandates may have expired in the US, things still aren't entirely normal. Covid-19 still plays an active role in many day-to-day choices the average American citizen makes, and health care providers are concerned people aren't being cautious with the new omicron variant going around. A medical university has decided to try and encourage people to get booster shots to protect against the new virus by using Mario Kart 8 as an informational tool.

Even though Covid-19 is still leading to many problems in many people's lives as well as the gaming industry, such as gaming conventions ending days early if not being outright canceled, things aren't as bad as they were before thanks to vaccines. Medical professionals are concerned about omicron because the variant can dodge most vaccine protections, which is why strengthening them with a booster is recommended. However, not many people are aware or believe the booster makes a difference against omicron.

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In order to help people understand how the booster shot could help protect them from omicron, the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health made a video to help explain it featuring Mario Kart 8. The video is well-edited, seeing Mario racing in what's called the «Covid Cup,» when omicron appears as an item targeting him. Using a ramp marked «booster,» Mario makes his escape.

The PSA video featuring the plumber comes with a link to an article by the School of Public Health itself that goes more into detail on why getting a booster shot is important, as well as a helpful and quick way to back up its claims. The University goes on to say that the fact that boosters help protect people against