Anthony Anderson Says COVID-19 Vaccine Was a Priority Because He Has Diabetes
Anthony Andersons is speaking out about why he chose to get the Coronavirus vaccine. For him, the benefit of getting his COVID-19 vaccine was simple. “For me, it means being able to hug and kiss my mom on a daily basis now,” he said.
Anderson received his shot back in early March, “I didn’t feel anything afterwards. A slight sore arm, just like everybody else,” he told People, adding that his preexisting conditions made him much more concerned about the effects of the virus than the side effects of the vaccine.
“More importantly, I’m 50 years old. I’m an African-American male. I have a pre-existing condition, with Type 2 diabetes,” he says. “My mother is close to 70. African-American female, overweight, smoker, Type 2 diabetic. So, it was important for us to get vaccinated.”
He also added that the love for his mom was a big reason why Anderson teamed up with Advil for its #aftermyshot campaign, and to bring awareness to any concerns about shot side effects.
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“For me, it means being able to hug and kiss my mom on a daily basis now,” he said. “Having [people] over to the house for cookouts in the backyard, family dinners, and taking holidays, and now that the world is opening up, traveling again. That’s what it’s about for us.
He is excited the world is returning to “normal,” but he does have sad news to share: the final season of Black-ish, which will air in 2022. “It’s bittersweet, but it’s best to go out on top, while everybody’s still a huge fan of the show and we have a huge following,” he explains. “We don’t want to lag the show and just be holding on and be like, ‘Oh, y’all should’ve left six years ago.’ “
