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- Vaccinating as many people as possible, quickly, safely
and equitably is a top priority
to fight the spread of COVID-19.
As vaccine availability increases,
vaccination recommendations will expand
to include more groups.
- You know, this is a one Montana VA event,
we're all here for the same reason.
I can't thank you all enough for being here.
It's really a fun event.
And when it gets like up and going
and just really the excitement and the energy,
we're all smiling!
Yay!
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- The federal government is committed
to a data-driven strategy to target vaccines
to their communities
that face the most substantial access barriers.
And we know the COVID-19 pandemic
continues to cause disproportionate harm
to minoritized and marginalized groups.
Communities of color, and rural communities,
people with disabilities, older neighbors,
you know, those who are just as involved as others.
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- A critical part of increasing COVID-19 vaccine uptake
will be the building of vaccine confidence.
You all have a unique role in support of these efforts.
Together, we can ensure the success
of this national response
and promote vaccination in communities across this country.
- I'm not throwing away my shot, let's make a toast.
Just got my second dose.
I'm still gon' rock a mask and not stand close
'cause the SARS CoV-2 is not playing.
People dying, disabled, I'm saying,
if a vaccine will help us I'm with it.
Folks like, whew, that was quick, look, I get it.
- Every one of our citizens has a sphere of influence.
Get the vaccine.
It's how we reopen our schools, our businesses
our houses of worship.
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- The goal is for everyone
to be able to easily get a COVID-19 vaccination
as soon as large enough quantities of vaccine are available.
And we thank you for your ongoing hard work
to help us do this.
Meanwhile, it's important for everyone
to continue using all of the tools available
to help stop this pandemic
as we learn more about how COVID-19 vaccines work
in real world conditions.
- Look at this!
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- I urge you to translate your creativity
and your palette as your gift to our people
by spreading the word and not spreading COVID.
- Cover your mouth and nose with a mask
that properly fits whenever around others.
Stay at least six feet away from others.
Avoid crowds, open the windows or be outdoors
when meeting with people from outside your household
and wash your hands often.
And remember to roll your sleeve up and get vaccinated.
We look forward to continuing these conversations
as we work together.
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