WASHINGTON, DC – DECEMBER 18: U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams receives a COVID-19 vaccine to promote vaccine safety and effectiveness at the White House on December 18, 2020, in Washington, DC. (Photo by Doug Mills-Pool / Getty Images)
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UPDATED 13:30 PT – Friday, December 18, 2020
The surgeon recently addressed potential skepticism or fears surrounding coronavirus vaccines.
On Friday, Jerome Adams joined the vice president and second lady in public vaccination to show Americans that the treatment can be trusted.
As I said this morning, it is not only good to have questions about medical treatment or a vaccine – it is normal and expected. What is NOT right is to let misinformation or mistrust lead you to make a poor decision for your health!
Get the facts! 👇🏽https: //t.co/snutTBOdoP
– Jerome Adams (@JeromeAdamsMD) December 18, 2020
In a short 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 COVID-19 vaccine in Eisenhower Executive Office building, Washington, DC, December 18, 2020. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP) (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP via Getty Images)
Adams sympathized with those who might hesitate to get a hit as soon as it was available to them. He mentioned that it is okay to be skeptical.
This week, during Operation Warp Speed, we made history with the first Coronavirus vaccine 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