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Mercy Fort Smith provides 20,000th dose of COVID-19 vaccine
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Mercy Fort Smith celebrated a milestone on April 2 when it administered its 20,000th dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Kevin Goff, 20, of Booneville received Mercy Fort Smith’s 20,000th dose during his scheduled appointment. Goff wanted to get the vaccine to protect himself and those he encounters at his job at Walmart in Booneville.
“I got it mainly so I don’t get COVID and I don’t spread it to others. Especially with where I work, I’m with customers a lot,” he said.
Arkansas recently expanded vaccine eligibility to include anyone 16 or older, which Goff said was his motivation to receive the vaccine when he did.
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A trauma director for Mercy’s critical access hospitals in Booneville, Ozark, Paris and Waldron, was the first to receive the COVID-19 vaccination at Mercy Fort Smith on Tuesday afternoon.
Mercy front-line staff who have cared for patients throughout the pandemic are among the first in Fort Smith to get the vaccine to fight the virus, a Mercy spokesperson stated.
The physician points to the vaccine as a means to reach an end of the current pandemic.
“The reason I wanted to get this vaccine quickly is because I want to help others feel comfortable, knowing that this is safe, and that those of us in health care support it. We want to do what’s best for our community as well as fellow co-workers, so here I am today, ready,” Lindsey said. She believes the vaccine is the best way for society to be safe and have normal gatherings again. Her main goal is to encourage others and make sure they feel safe about the vaccine.
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