Word on the street, “Sesame Street” to be exact, is that COVID-19 vaccinations are easy to get and worth a little soreness to stay healthy.
Both Elmo and Big Bird, mainstays of the children’s educational program, appeared during CNN’s Saturday town hall, “The ABCs of COVID-19 Vaccines,” moderated by journalist Erica Hill, USA Today reported.
Elmo was so happy to talk to @DrSanjayGupta at the town hall today! Elmo learned that Elmo's friends can get the COVID-19 vaccine now, and soon Elmo can too!
— Elmo (@elmo) November 6, 2021
Federal health officials recently granted emergency use authorization to Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine for children ages 5 to 11.
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Meanwhile, Big Bird’s grandmother, Granny Bird, accompanied him to the town hall, revealing that the iconic yellow bird would soon get his own jab.
Big Bird is generally identified as being about 6 years old, USA Today reported, placing him squarely within the new age group approved to receive COVID-19 inoculations.
I got the COVID-19 vaccine today! My wing is feeling a little sore, but it'll give my body an extra protective boost that keeps me and others healthy.
— Big Bird (@BigBird) November 6, 2021
Ms. @EricaRHill even said I’ve been getting vaccines since I was a little bird. I had no idea!
Late Sunday evening, President Joe Biden praised Big Bird for his decision via Twitter.
Good on ya, @BigBird. Getting vaccinated is the best way to keep your whole neighborhood safe.
— President Biden (@POTUS) November 8, 2021
According to USA Today, however, Big Bird’s tweets drew the ire of some conservatives, including Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, who called the Muppets’ endorsement of the COVID-19 vaccine “government propaganda”
Well this stinks. Apparently, the COVID-19 vaccines won’t make you feel grouchy at all! That's what @KizzyPhD said at today's town hall, anyway. You might get a sore arm and feel tired, so at least there’s that.
— Oscar the Grouch (@OscarTheGrouch) November 6, 2021
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