click to enlarge Jared Huffman/Facebook North Coast Rep. Jared Huffman getting his COVID-19 vaccine. North Coast Rep. Jared Huffman received the COVID-19 vaccine today based on the advise of the House doctor, and reported in a press release that it was not painful and he didn t receive any side effects. “I strongly encourage everyone to get vaccinated as soon as it’s available, he said in the release. The path to our recovery from this pandemic depends on a speedy and successful vaccine distribution, and on all of us continuing to stay safe by following public health guidance to wear a mask and practice social distancing. Following Public Health advice, I will also continue to wear a mask and socially distance even after receiving the vaccine.