Thanks @SenAlexander, @PattyMurray, @GOPHELP & @HELPCmteDems for a productive discussion on the importance of vaccines today.
#ICYMI, my message was simple: #VaccinesWork!
My central message today was that equitable vaccination of America’s children and adults against preventable diseases is safe, smart, good for the economy – and critical in our fight against #COVID19.
Watch via @cspan: c-span.org/video/?c490558…
To ensure the benefits of vaccines for all Americans, we MUST acknowledge and address obstacles to vaccination, and in particular, those encountered by racial and ethnic minority communities.
These obstacles—these opportunities— include:
▪️ Public education and rebuttal of misinformation
▪️ Addressing practical issues related to access
▪️ Increasing provider engagement and trust at the final decision point
Realizing these opportunities will not only save lives, prevent suffering, and make wise use of resources now, but will further serve millions of Americans when we get a safe and effective #COVID19 vaccine.
So, what can all of you do to help?
▪️ Get your #FluShot (before the end of Oct!)
▪️ Catch up on any missed immunizations. Visit vaccines.gov to learn more about when certain vaccines should be received.
And keep following the 3 W’s to prevent the spread of #COVID19.
▪️ Watch your distance
▪️ #WearAMask
▪️ Wash your hands
#COVIDStopsWithMe
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