COVID-19 Update: “Vaccination was my decision and my responsibility” Kevin Gover, Under Secretary for Museums and Culture
Getting sick and spending time in a hospital can be a scary experience, particularly when you never learn what caused your symptoms. When the COVID-19 pandemic started, this fear was prevalent, particularly in communities where health care was – and remains – scarce. For many, the development and availability of a COVID-19 vaccine removed some of the anxiety around getting sick. In this short video message, Kevin Gover, Under Secretary for Museums and Culture, explains how his own health experiences and feelings of personal responsibility informed his choice to get vaccinated.
To learn more about the topics referenced in or related to Mr. Gover’s vaccination story, visit these resources:
Combining traditional medicine and modern science, these courageous doctors have risen to the challenge. (Smithsonian Magazine, March 2021)
- Vaccines & Immunity: It Takes a Community, virtual exhibit
Learn how vaccines are made and fight viruses, herd immunity, and more. (Pacific Science Center) - Grassroots Responses on the Navajo and Hopi Reservations, video
Shandiin Herrera (Diné) highlights an Indigenous-led operation to aid vulnerable families on the Navajo and Hopi reservations. (Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian, December 2020) - The 1957 Pandemic That Wasn’t, podcast
In 1918, a flu pandemic killed more than 50 million people worldwide. Forty years later, it nearly happened again. In this refreshed version of a Sidedoor podcast episode, hear Smithsonian Medical Officer, Dr. Anne McDonough put the COVID-19 vaccine in context.
- Find a Vaccine Site or Call 1-800-232-0233 (TTY 888-720-7489), resource
Find a COVID-19 vaccine near you with just your zip code. Option to search by vaccine type.
Stay safe, be well, and get vaccinated,
The COVID-19 Response Team
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Posted: 26 August 2021
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