First Chattanooga Vaccines

We talk to the first medical workers to get the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine in Chattanooga.

Two this afternoon, the vaccines were carried into the room and the first wave of the phizer covid vaccine was given.

After the shot was given were spoke to some of those who received the vaccine.

The first wave of pfizer covid vaccines administered today at memorial hospital... infectious disease doctor mark anderson was the first to receive the vaccination.

He says getting the vaccination is a humbling experience.

I have a great sense of gratitude for the people who worked on and developed this vaccine and did it so quickly.

He says he is confident the vaccine is safe.

I do not think that this was raised or any corners are cut i feel like they built an amazing work that's been done prepare for a pandemic like this.

This is what's going to keep us safe this is what's going to keep us healthy this is what's going to save lives.

The fact that we can be proactive versus reactive.

Hamilton also received the vaccine and calls this vaccine the light at the end of the tunnel.

It is the beginning of the beginning of relief it's the light that we've all been searching for.

And this is about as encouraging as it gets the opportunity to provide unity for our community is a tremendously exciting thing for us.

Hamilton says receiving the vaccine will help protect them which will alway them to help other.

As frontline healthcare providers is imperative that we take care of ourselves so we can take care of others and as a leader in the organization i can ask somebody else to do something i'm not willing to do myself.

After getting the vaccine it's recommended to sit down 15 to 30 minutes to make sure there are no adverse side effects.

When the vaccine was being given there was just a happier feeling in the hospital.

The atmopher really showed there is a light at the end of the tunnel reporting live brian armstrong news 12 now u-s reprenstative chuck