Republicans Outraged After Big Bird Used to Promote Vaccination

Republicans Outraged, After Big Bird Used, to Promote Vaccination.

Conservatives have criticized a November 6 tweet by Big Bird in which the Sesame Street character announced that he had been vaccinated against Covid.

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Conservatives have criticized a November 6 tweet by Big Bird in which the Sesame Street character announced that he had been vaccinated against Covid.

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Big Bird, a children's television icon since 1969, posted on Twitter, , "I got the Covid-19 vaccine today!

My wing is feeling a little sore, but it'll give my body an extra protective boost that keeps me and others healthy." .

Big Bird, a children's television icon since 1969, posted on Twitter, , "I got the Covid-19 vaccine today!

My wing is feeling a little sore, but it'll give my body an extra protective boost that keeps me and others healthy." .

NPR reports that Republican Senator Ted Cruz called the tweet , "government propaganda.".

NPR reports that Republican Senator Ted Cruz called the tweet , "government propaganda.".

Lisa Boothe, a Fox News contributor, reportedly called the tweet an attempt to , "brainwash children." .

Lisa Boothe, a Fox News contributor, reportedly called the tweet an attempt to , "brainwash children." .

Both President Biden and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky both thanked the Muppet for doing his part.

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Both President Biden and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky both thanked the Muppet for doing his part.

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NPR points out that this was not the first time that Big Bird received a vaccine.

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In a 1972 episode of Sesame Street, Big Bird was reportedly vaccinated against measles.

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In a 1972 episode of Sesame Street, Big Bird was reportedly vaccinated against measles.

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Big Bird, along with Rosita and Granny Bird, also appeared on CNN to encourage kids to get the newly approved vaccine for children age 5-11.

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Big Bird, along with Rosita and Granny Bird, also appeared on CNN to encourage kids to get the newly approved vaccine for children age 5-11.

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NPR reports that while most children infected with Covid only show mild symptoms, experts say the vaccine could prevent hospitalizations and infection.