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Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) toured the Cincinnati Health Department Friday. Nurses who ve been giving COVID-19 vaccinations talked about how the rollout is going and public reception. Brown says medical professionals tell him people reluctant to get the shot need to hear positive stories from people they know. It s really not enough for people to hear from me or even from Dr. Fauci. People need to hear from reluctant friends or neighbors or relatives that got the vaccine and tell them about how safe it is and how it matters, he says. That s all about sharing stories.
He acknowledges people in rural communities are less likely to be vaccinated or say they re willing to get the shot.