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Nursing, doctor and hospital groups urge health workers to take Nursing, doctor and hospital groups are urging all health professionals to take the coronavirus vaccine and share their experience with others as a way to convince as many people as possible to get Nathaniel Weixel TheHill

Nursing, doctor and hospital groups are urging all health professionals to take the coronavirus vaccine and share their experience with others as a way to convince as many people as possible to get vaccinated.

In an open letter published Tuesday, the American Nurses Association, the American Hospital Association and the American Medical Association said health professionals must "push for high rates of vaccination within the U.S. population if we hope to overcome this virus."

Most experts said the U.S. needs a minimum of 70 percent of the population to be vaccinated in order to achieve herd immunity.

"As front-line caregivers, our essential role in protecting the health and wellbeing of our communities goes beyond the care we provide. As a valued and trusted voice, our example is perhaps the strongest health resource we have," the groups wrote. 

"Our hope is simple; we urge you to get the COVID-19 vaccine and share your experience with others."   ...