Sesame Street’s Elmo receives COVID-19 vaccine | USA TODAY

3½ year-old Elmo got a COVID-19 vaccine but some aren't happy with the message it sends. Senator Ted Cruz criticized it for "aggressively" advocating.

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The coronavirus has been less dangerous for children, especially small ones, than for older adults. That doesn't mean it's harmless. More than 200 children ages 1-4 have died from COVID-19, and 20,000 have been hospitalized with the disease.

As many as 68% of American preschoolers have been infected over the past two and a half years, missing out on social and learning opportunities and passing the virus on to parents, grandparents and caregivers.

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30 comments

  1. Thank god. I was worried Elmo wouldn’t make it 2 years later and with his stuffing. Is the hand inside him vaccinated?

  2. I’m STILL struggling to provide for my two autistic children since losing my job over declining the vaccine. I declined due to my pre existing health condition (Lupus) and Heart disease. I was denied my medical/religious exemption from Forsyth Hospital. I get put down and called names over my circumstances and over me posting my testimony, I will continue to post my story all over to spread awareness of what mandates are doing, not just to myself but to many other families. My husband passed away three years ago, I’m all alone. Both of my sons are non verbal so things are difficult on me. Every month is a struggle, a battle to not end up on the streets. I was so depressed and embarrassed by my circumstances. Because of my faith, God shows up every month and provides! THANK YOU FATHER! He has even sent strangers to help me. Even as I face homelessness with two young children seemingly every month because I can’t afford my rent. GOD MAKES A WAY! I’m so grateful our Heavenly Father is AMAZING! ALL THINGS POSSIBLE through Jesus Christ!

    1. Praise be to God. Our Lord is faithful and if you draw near him he will draw to you. Continue to give God glory and share your testimony!!!

    2. Your boys are lucky to have you as a mom. Much admiration for your strength and courage. God will not forsake you.

  3. Sick. Look up Nick Nemeroff – no longer withus @ 32 and his last message about 3 of these that he took in Canada.

  4. My friends still haven’t got the first vaccine yet after a year and six months

  5. Great job, Elmo.
    You’re setting a wonderful example for all the kids – and their ‘mommies and daddies’…….

    M 🦘🏏😎

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