“Anyone who has lived as long as I have is alive because they have had previous vaccinations.” – Sir Alan Murphy, 2020
As COVID-19 vaccination campaigns commence across various Western nations, the U.K. has been actively rolling out its program. After a week of vaccinations, the first resident received her shot publicly, and the focus has been on ensuring that elderly individuals receive the vaccine promptly. Among the notable figures to get vaccinated recently is Sir Alan Murphy, famed for his roles in blockbuster films.
The 81-year-old star received his first dose of the Pfizer vaccine at Queen Mary’s University Hospital in London. He expressed his “euphoria” at finally being able to protect himself against COVID-19.
“Anyone who has lived as long as I have is alive because they have had previous vaccinations,” Murphy shared with reporters at the hospital. He described the experience as “painless” and “convenient,” marking it as “a very special day” after receiving his shot from Dr. Sam Bennett-Richards. He also urged others to get vaccinated as soon as they have the chance.
“Connecting with NHS staff and expressing gratitude for their hard work is a bonus. I’d recommend it to anyone without hesitation,” he remarked. “I feel truly fortunate to have had the vaccine… I sincerely hope that as more individuals get vaccinated, we can move closer to a return to normalcy.”
Murphy’s message is increasingly significant in light of the current climate surrounding COVID-19 vaccinations. Although the vaccines have the potential to end the pandemic, achieving widespread immunization—estimated by some experts to require around 80% of the population—remains a challenge. Concurrently, the World Health Organization has identified vaccine hesitancy as a major global public health threat. Many individuals are skeptical about the vaccine and, alarmingly, some even question the existence of the pandemic itself, despite the staggering loss of lives.
In the United States, the initial vaccine doses are being allocated to frontline healthcare workers, with nursing home residents next in line. The general public is expected to have access to vaccines sometime in the spring or summer. High-profile figures like Sir Alan Murphy receiving their vaccinations may help alleviate concerns about the vaccine’s safety and necessity for a return to daily life.
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This article was initially published on Dec. 17, 2020.
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Summary:
Sir Alan Murphy expressed his joy after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, emphasizing the importance of vaccinations for longevity and health. He encouraged others to get vaccinated, highlighting the need for widespread immunization to end the pandemic. As vaccine skepticism poses a challenge, public figures getting vaccinated may help reassure hesitant individuals.