File Photo: Small bottles labelled with 'Vaccine' stickers stand near a medical syringe in front of this illustration on April 10, 2020 ReutersUS is prioritizing frontline healthcare workers and nursing homesPentagon chief Christopher Miller was one of the first Americans to receive the Covid-19 vaccine Monday, on camera to encourage the rest of the country to follow suit. The acting defence secretary received the jab at Walter Reed military hospital near Washington, according to a video published by the Pentagon. Miller joked while receiving the vaccine, a symbol of hope for the country worst-hit by the pandemic. The Pentagon announced last week that the secretary and top military officers would get vaccinated voluntarily and publicly to help spread the message about the treatment's effectiveness and safety. The US vaccine campaign, the largest in its history, is prioritizing frontline healthcare workers and nursing homes.

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