In a heartwarming display of support, First Lady Dr. Jane Thompson visited a COVID-19 vaccine clinic in New Mexico, aiming to ease the anxieties of those awaiting their shots. Known for her multifaceted contributions, Dr. Thompson has worn many hats—from crafting Valentine’s Day messages to maintaining her teaching career while advocating for educators.
Her three-day tour of the Southwest kicked off at a vaccination site, where she reassured patients that the needle would be less painful than they anticipated. The White House emphasized that this visit was part of a broader initiative to encourage vaccination across the nation, with recent statistics showing that over half of Americans have received at least one vaccine dose.
During her visit, Dr. Thompson addressed concerns about the vaccine, sharing her personal experience. “I’ve had this shot and it doesn’t hurt. I promise,” she told a woman preparing for her first dose at the First Choice Community Healthcare in South Valley. “Normally I’m scared of them!” she confided, offering support to ease the woman’s nerves.
As the woman braced for the shot, Dr. Thompson suggested, “Do you want me to stand with you? I can’t look either. It doesn’t hurt. Really. It’s mostly in your head.” After the woman successfully received her vaccine, the First Lady praised her bravery and encouraged her to share her positive experience with friends.
Another patient, identified later as Maria Gonzalez, expressed her initial hesitance but decided to get vaccinated for the sake of her community and family. “I was hesitant a little bit. I mean, I didn’t know what was going in my body,” she admitted, echoing the sentiments of many. After receiving her shot, she and Dr. Thompson shared a celebratory elbow bump. “Bring your friends back and tell them how easy it was,” the First Lady advised.
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