WASHINGTON, DC – DECEMBER 18: U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams receives a COVID-19 vaccine to promote the vaccine’s 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 at 1:30 pm PT – Friday, December 18, 2020
The Surgeon General recently spoke of possible skepticism or fears surrounding coronavirus vaccines.
On Friday, Jerome Adams joined the vice president and second lady to be publicly vaccinated to show that Americans can trust the treatment.
As I said this morning, not only is it okay to have questions about medical treatment or vaccine, it is normal and expected. What is NOT okay is misinformation or mistrust making a bad decision for YOUR health!
Read the facts! 👇🏽https: //t.co/snutTBOdoP
– Jerome Adams (@JeromeAdamsMD) December 18, 2020
In a short speech, Adams said the vaccines are a gift from above. He added that he is committed to fighting mistrust and misinformation to ensure that all Americans can be treated.
US Surgeon General Jerome Adams receives the COVID-19 vaccine at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington, DC, December 18, 2020. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP) (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP via Getty Images)
Adams sympathized with those who might be hesitant to take a photo once it becomes available to them. He noted that it is okay to be skeptical.
This week, under Operation Warp Speed, we made history with the first Coronavirus vaccine delivered in states across the country! Make no mistake about it, it is a medical miracle! pic.twitter.com/iKbgO9TSVK
– Mike Pence (@Mike_Pence) December 18, 2020