Big Bird gets his COVID-19 vaccine

Big Fowl has some massive news.

“I received the COVID-19 vaccine nowadays!” reported a put up from the “Sesame Street” character’s formal account on Saturday.

Everyone’s beloved going for walks, conversing, giant yellow fowl is 6-years-old, indicating he is eventually eligible for the existence conserving jab, which was lately authorised for young children ages 5 to 11-several years-aged.

Large Bird, Elmo and other Sesame Avenue figures appeared on CNN for a Saturday morning software termed, “The ABCs of COVID Vaccines.”

“My wing is emotion a very little sore, but it’ll give my physique an more protective strengthen that retains me and others healthier. Ms. @EricaRHill even said I’ve been having vaccines due to the fact I was a very little bird. I had no concept!” Hen wrote on Twitter.

Rosita, a furry, turquoise, Mexican monster, was inoculated from COVID-19 Friday.

However, Elmo — who is just 3 — isn’t however aged more than enough to get his COVID shot.

“Elmo was so pleased to communicate to @DrSanjayGupta at the town hall right now! Elmo realized that Elmo’s buddies can get the COVID-19 vaccine now, and shortly Elmo can also!” he tweeted early Saturday.

Whilst Big Fowl was excited about receiving the jab, Sen. Ted Cruz appeared less than thrilled by it.

“Government propaganda…for your 5 12 months aged!” the Texas Republican tweeted.