By — News Desk News Desk Leave a comment 0comments Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/watch-live-white-house-covid-task-force-holds-news-briefing Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH: ‘Make sure you get that second dose’ of COVID vaccine, says Dr. Fauci Health Updated on Apr 30, 2021 12:13 PM EDT — Published on Apr 30, 2021 11:06 AM EDT WASHINGTON — About 8% of Americans who have received one dose of either the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines have not returned for their second shot. Watch the briefing in the video player above. That’s according to Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert. He says it is important for those getting one of the two-dose vaccines to complete their course to gain maximum protection against the virus. Speaking during a White House briefing, he pointed to several scientific studies showing significant benefits of the second shot, including reducing the risk of infection and strengthening the response of the immune system to the virus. Says Fauci: “Get vaccinated, and if you’re getting a two-dose regimen, make sure you get that second dose.” We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — News Desk News Desk
WASHINGTON — About 8% of Americans who have received one dose of either the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines have not returned for their second shot. Watch the briefing in the video player above. That’s according to Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert. He says it is important for those getting one of the two-dose vaccines to complete their course to gain maximum protection against the virus. Speaking during a White House briefing, he pointed to several scientific studies showing significant benefits of the second shot, including reducing the risk of infection and strengthening the response of the immune system to the virus. Says Fauci: “Get vaccinated, and if you’re getting a two-dose regimen, make sure you get that second dose.” We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now