The most frequently cited example is the Tuskegee experiment. In the early 1930s, doctors purposely did not treat about 400 black men with syphilis so that doctors could investigate the disease. Many men who participated in research at the Tuskegee Institute died and infected their loved ones. The Alabama-based study lasted 40 years.
State officials last week expanded access to vaccines for adults 65 and older, law enforcement officers, firefighters and first responders in areas with adequate supplies. Many elderly Georgians have had problems getting vaccinated. The Morehouse School of Medicine offers drive-thru vaccinations for elderly Georgians who enroll through their website over the next three Saturdays. The school said it will vaccinate people age 75 and over this Saturday and people 65 and over the following Saturdays.
“We wouldn’t do this if we didn’t believe it was safe,” said Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice, president and dean of the school.
ATLANTA – Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms takes a picture of her mother Sylvia Robinson receiving a vaccine for Moderna COVID-19 at Morehouse School of Medicine on January 5, 2021. ERIC STIRGUS/[email protected].
Concerned Black Clergy Leader Rev. Gerald Durley said the organization is working with the school to get people to drive through vaccinations. Durley tries to dispel myths he has heard from some about the vaccine.
“Let’s use our common sense and get the vaccinations,” Durley said, partially quoting a New Testament scripture from 2 Timothy.
There were some moments of concern on Tuesday.
“Are you nervous?” Atlanta Mayoress Keisha Lance Bottoms asked her mother Sylvia Robinson as she prepared to shoot.
“Yes, but not much,” replied Robinson.
Robinson later said she had decided to get vaccinated for the new variant of COVID-19, which scientists say is more contagious.
“It helped me make my decision,” said Robinson.
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Hank Aaron, 86, said he decided to get the vaccine after his wife signed up. Aaron marveled at the presence of those who rolled up their sleeves.
“When you see Andy Young, me, and some of the other civil rights activists, you feel good. For so long have they opened up to do things that help so many other people, ”he said. “If there is anything I can do to extend someone’s career, I want to do that.”
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