V means vaccine.
Elmo got a COVID-19 vaccine Tuesday, according to Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit educational organization behind “Sesame Street.”
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In a public service announcement posted to YouTube, the beloved 3-and-a-half-year-old “Sesame Street” star talked with his dad about what it was like to get the shot.
“There was a little pinch, but it was OK,” Elmo said in the video.
Elmo’s dad said he had a lot of questions for the pediatrician, who assured him that vaccinations are safe and effective for children.
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“Was it safe? Was it the right decision?′ I talked to our pediatrician so I could make the right choice,” Louie said in the PSA. “I learned that Elmo getting vaccinated is the best way to keep himself, our friends, neighbors and everyone else healthy and enjoying the things they love.”
The COVID-19 vaccinations of the youngest Americans began last week. That means U.S. kids under 5 — roughly 18 million youngsters — are eligible for the shots.
U.S. regulators granted shots for Moderna and Pfizer. Moderna can be administered in two doses while Pfizer is available in three.
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Last November, Big Bird got vaccinated — sparking criticism from some conservative politicians. Texas Sen. Ted Cruz, a Republican, called it “government propaganda.”
To protect against reinfection, the CDC recommends that people who have had COVID-19 are vaccinated. It also advises that you get additional vaccines if necessary.
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