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Big Bird gets vaccinated: Biden cheers 'Good on ya,' Ted Cruz calls it 'propaganda'

Big Bird arrives at Manchester airport on his way to visit his friend Elmo at CBeebies The Furchester Hotel at Manchester Airport on June 28, 2016 in Manchester, England.
Big Bird arrives at Manchester airport on his way to visit his friend Elmo at CBeebies The Furchester Hotel at Manchester Airport on June 28, 2016 in Manchester, England.
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NEW YORK (1010 WINS) -- Bird Bird, who is permanently 6-years-old, got his COVID-19 vaccine Saturday, he announced on Twitter, just days after federal officials authorized emergency use of the Pfizer vaccine in kids 5 and over.

"I got the COVID-19 vaccine today! My wing is feeling a little sore, but it'll give my body an extra protective boost that keeps me and others healthy," the iconic big yellow bird from "Sesame Street" wrote.


Bird Bird appeared at a CNN town hall Saturday. He tweeted, "Ms. @EricaRHill even said I've been getting vaccines since I was a little bird. I had no idea!"

President Joe Biden gave Bird Bird kudos for getting vaccinated, tweeting, "Good on ya, @BigBird. Getting vaccinated is the best way to keep your whole neighborhood safe."

But not everyone was as supportive as the president.

Republican senator Ted Cruz tweeted, "Government propaganda…for your 5 year old!"

Fox News personality Lisa Boothe, tweeted, "Brainwashing children who are not at risk from COVID. Twisted."