Dr. Anthony Fauci and Other Health Officials , Get COVID-19 Vaccine.<br />Dr. Fauci received his first dose of Moderna's coronavirus vaccine on Dec. 22. .<br />Others who received the vaccine include Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar.<br />National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director <br />Dr. Francis Collins and other NIH health workers.<br />Dr. Fauci gave a thumbs-up <br />after receiving his shot.<br />This, what we're seeing now, is the culmination of years of research which have led to a phenomenon which is truly unprecedented — .., Dr. Anthony Fauci, via statement.<br />... and that is to go from the realization that we're dealing with a new pathogen, a virus that was described in January of this year, .., Dr. Anthony Fauci, via statement.<br />... to less than one year later to have vaccines that are going into the arms of so many people, including myself. , Dr. Anthony Fauci, via statement.<br />And so I consider it an honor to be part of this process, Dr. Anthony Fauci, via statement.<br />Government officials, frontline health care workers and high-risk individuals continue to be the first to receive the vaccine. .<br />Essential workers and people over 75 <br />are reportedly next in line
