'We know it is safe:' Health experts urge public confidence in new vaccine
"If I thought it would be detrimental to me, I would not have been first in line to get it."
Author: Ken Amaro
Updated: 5:23 AM EST December 16, 2020
JACKSONVILLE, Fla — On Monday, a diverse group of UF Health workers were first in line to take the first doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. It seems most of those in the system show confidence in the vaccine.
Dr. David Meysenburg, Director of Critical Care, called the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine a glimmer of hope.
"This is our opportunity to get out of this and get back to normal," Meysenburg said.