This happened live on television to encourage his compatriots to do the same
US President Joe Biden was immunized today with a third dose of the smallpox vaccine live on television to encourage his compatriots to do the same, AFP reported.
Last week, the United States approved a booster dose of the Pfizer vaccine to people aged 65 and over, as well as people at risk, including those who, because of their profession, are particularly exposed to the virus.
“I know I don’t see it, but I’m over 65,” Biden, 78, joked in a brief statement before the procedure.
The president was immunized with the first dose on December 21, 2020, before taking office, and his next was given on January 11 this year, in both cases the vaccination was broadcast live on television.
About 77 percent of American adults have been vaccinated with at least one dose so far.
“Booster doses are important, but the most important thing we can do is vaccinate more people,” Biden said.
The president said he would be in Chicago on Wednesday, “to say why it is so important for more companies to impose mandatory vaccinations.” This type of obligation, which has not been introduced at the federal level in the United States, is seen as a very important tool for increasing the number of people immunized.
The president clarified that First Lady Jill Biden will also be given a boost.
About 60 million Americans are now eligible for a third dose of the Pfizer vaccine, six months after receiving a second dose, Biden said Friday.
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