HOUSTON — Infectious disease and vaccine expert Dr. Peter Hotez received the first dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine Tuesday.
Dr. Hotez said on Wednesday that he’s feeling pretty good. He added that he has some arm soreness, body aches, and maybe a little fever.
Dr. Hotez said he was honored to get the vaccine but had mixed emotions after reflecting on the 300,000 Americans who have lost their lives to COVID-19.
“Those who never had this opportunity, because our nation could never organize a national plan roadmap. How I tried to push WH (White House) to implement an Oct 1 Plan,” Hotez said in a tweet.
He expressed concern over the likelihood that 100,000 more Americans will die from COVID-19 between now and the inauguration.
Dr. Hotez said he was thankful to Pfizer and the leadership of Operation Warp Speed.