In a delightful update, Dolly Parton, the beloved country music icon, has received her second dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, a project she notably supported. The 75-year-old star shared the news over the weekend, playfully announcing that she got her shot at Vanderbilt University. While it’s important to note that full vaccination status is achieved two weeks after the final dose (thanks, CDC!), there’s still a lot of excitement surrounding her milestone!
“Dolly gets a (second) dose of her own medicine,” she captioned a photo alongside the healthcare professionals who administered her vaccine. Last year, Dolly generously contributed $1 million to Vanderbilt University Medical Center to support COVID-19 research, which ultimately helped develop the Moderna vaccine she just completed.
According to The Guardian, the Dolly Parton COVID-19 Research Fund has also financed research into treatments for the virus, including a convalescent plasma study at Vanderbilt. Dolly’s name has appeared in various research papers, acknowledging her significant financial contribution, and it was only after keen reporters noticed her involvement that the public learned of her role in vaccine development.
Despite her generous donation, Dolly demonstrated remarkable patience during the vaccine rollout. Rather than using her celebrity status to jump the line, she waited for an appointment and received her first dose in early March 2021. “I don’t want it to look like I’m jumping the line just because I donated money,” she explained in a video.
“I’m so excited. I’ve been waiting a while. I’m old enough to get it, and I’m smart enough to get it,” she added before her shot. Sporting a stylish long-sleeve shirt with cut-outs, she even modified the lyrics to her iconic song “Jolene” to celebrate her vaccination, singing, “vaccine, vaccine, vaccine, vaccciinnneee.” Her playful remarks included calling anti-vaxxers “chicken squat,” emphasizing her strong stance on vaccination.
“When I donated the money to the COVID fund, I just wanted it to do good, and evidently it is… I just wanted to encourage everybody [to get vaccinated] because the sooner we get feeling better, the sooner we get back to normal… get out there and get your shot,” she urged during her first vaccination appointment.
With many states now opening vaccine eligibility to everyone, it’s the perfect time to follow Dolly’s advice and “get out there and get your shot.”
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Summary
Dolly Parton has received her second dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, a research project she helped fund with a generous donation. Despite her star status, she patiently awaited her turn to get vaccinated, emphasizing the importance of encouraging everyone to do the same. Dolly’s playful spirit and commitment to public health are inspiring, as she continues to advocate for vaccinations.