Klobuchar Speaks Out Against Vaccine Misinformation

MINNEAPOLIS, MN —Sen. Amy Klobuchar held a press conference Sunday alongside representatives of Allina Health to highlight the misinformation that is out there, much of it online, about the COVID-19 vaccine, according to multiple reports.

Speaking at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, Klobuchar spoke about a recent conversation she had with somebody whose family member thought there was a microchip in the vaccine.

"Well, where do you think she got that information? Online." Klobuchar said according to KTSP.com.

As a result of this misinformation on platforms like Facebook and Twitter, Klobuchar said people are refusing to get the vaccine.

Klobuchar said she has spoken with many online platforms about removing falsities relating to the COVID-19 shot. She said the pending coronavirus relief package also has significant funding to combat misleading information about the vaccine, including the setting up of a full-time "misinformation task force" at the Department of Homeland Security, according to KTSP.

Klobuchar said it is important the public only follow credible medical information about the vaccine.

"We're here today, and I'm going back to Washington today to work on this issue, and to say that these vaccines are safe," Klobuchar said according to KARE11.com.

At the press conference, Dr. Kevin Best, a physician with Allina Health, said one of the organization's strategies was to fully inform its staff about the vaccine and its safety, so they would take the vaccine and educate others about the importance of getting vaccinated.

"They can share those stories with family and friends," Best said.

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