You Don't Look Immunocompromised

Me: "Hi there. I'm here for my 4:00 COVID-19 booster appointment."

Pharmacy worker: "Okay. Well, did you make the appointment online?"

Me: "I did."

Pharmacy worker: "Umm. Okay. Well, did you know that boosters are only available to certain populations?"

Me: "I did. I answered those questions online."

Pharmacy worker: "And...how did you answer them?"

Me: "I answered them consistent with my medical history and diagnosis."

Pharmacy worker: "And what is your diagnosis? How exactly do you qualify? Because I mean, you don't look immunocompromised."

Me: "Thanks, or, er, should I take that as a compliment?"

Pharmacy worker: "Well, I mean you look TOO healthy."

Me: "I suppose that's a good thing," half smiling.

Pharmacy worker: "So, like, do you get your prescriptions here?"

Me (Irritated): "You have probably already checked. You know that I used to and now do not. You know that I have had immunosuppressing medications filled here for more than 18 months, right?"

Pharmacy worker: "Yes, I looked at your records here. Is that still true? Do you still take those medications? And for what?"

I know she isn't authorized to look at my records. I know that I am qualified to get a booster. I have been instructed to get a booster by my specialist. And now, standing here, 30 minutes after my appointment time, I have a choice to make: do I acquiesce and divulge information she isn't entitled to in order to get the shot or do I just leave?

And let's rewind the conversation. What does an immunocompromised person "look like"? Should I be in a bed somewhere, clinging to life, dependent on others for total care? Should I not wear decent clothing and makeup? I'm lost on this one. 

Ah, I have a great idea. I'll get a stamp on my forehead that says, "IMMUNOCOMPROMISED." 

That would alleviate her personal, nosy, interest in exactly what condition I take black box warning labeled medications to treat.

Yes, let's make the world easier for people without disabling conditions.