Elmo, the perpetually 3-year-old red monster on Sesame Street, received his pediatric Covid-19 vaccine this morning, although his father had lots of questions if it was safe or not:
It's okay to have questions about COVID-19 vaccines for children! Elmo's dad Louie talked to their pediatrician, and learned that Elmo getting vaccinated is the best way to keep him and his whole neighborhood safe and healthy! #CaringForEachOther pic.twitter.com/aWkCfysJPE
— Sesame Street (@sesamestreet) June 28, 2022
Elmo later tweeted, “Elmo’s doctor said the vaccine would help keep Elmo healthy, and all of Elmo’s friends and family too!”:
Elmo got the COVID vaccine today, just like Elmo's mommy and daddy! Elmo's daddy had a lot of questions, but Elmo's doctor said the vaccine would help keep Elmo healthy, and all of Elmo's friends and family too! #CaringForEachOther https://t.co/do2AcvCfMg
— Elmo (@elmo) June 28, 2022
But an unvaccinated Elmo has been seen quite frequently without a mask on. For shame, Sesame Street!
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— Sesame Workshop (@SesameWorkshop) June 7, 2022
And, we’ll note, Sesame Street told parents back in August 2021 that getting adults vaccinated would allow their kids to return to normal, which seems to have been lost on some policy leaders in New York City:
Covid-19 vaccines are helping us return to the things we love—and they’re an important way to help protect ourselves and our families, friends, and entire communities. ❤️ #CaringforEachOther @elmo
Click here to learn more: https://t.co/UGaqiWmPJ2 pic.twitter.com/HCwNr0jupk
— Sesame Street (@sesamestreet) August 25, 2021
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