WASHINGTON, DC – DECEMBER 18: U.S. surgeon general Jerome Adams receives a COVID-19 vaccine to promote vaccine safety and efficacy at the White House on December 18, 2020 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Doug Mills-Pool / Getty Images)
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UPDATED 1:30 PM PT – Friday, December 18, 2020
Recently, the surgeon general addressed potential skepticism or fears surrounding coronavirus vaccines.
On Friday, Jerome Adams joined the vice president and second lady to be vaccinated publicly to show Americans that treatment can be trusted.
Like I said this morning, not only is it okay to have questions about medical treatment or a vaccine, but it’s normal and to be expected. What’s NOT right is letting misinformation or mistrust lead you to make a bad decision for your health.
Get the facts! 👇🏽https: //t.co/snutTBOdoP
– Jerome Adams (@JeromeAdamsMD) December 18, 2020
In a brief speech, Adams said vaccines are a gift from above. He added that he is dedicated to fighting mistrust and misinformation to ensure that all Americans can be treated.
U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams receives the COVID-19 vaccine in the Eisenhower Executive Office building in Washington, DC, on December 18, 2020. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP) (Photo of LULB / AFP via Getty Images)
Adams sympathized with those who might hesitate to get a shot as soon as they were at his disposal. He noted that it is okay to be skeptical.
This week, under Operation Warp Speed, we made history with the first coronavirus vaccine to be administered in states across the country. Make no mistake, it’s a medical miracle. pic.twitter.com/iKbgO9TSVK
– Mike Pence (@Mike_Pence) December 18, 2020