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Dr. Crutchfield III gets COVID vaccine

by Charles Crutchfield III MD
January 4, 2021
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Courtesy of Dr. Crutchfield, III Dr. Crutchfield getting vaccine shot.

He encourages all to do the same because “it’s good for our community”

It is vitally important that all eligible African Americans get vaccinated. Blacks are 2½ times more likely to die if they get COVID versus Whites. Admittedly, there has been a challenging and questionable history with Blacks and trust concerning specific medical treatments in the past. I am here to say that that was a different day, different situation, and a different medical community.

There are dozens of safeguards in place now to prevent history from repeating itself. As an African American physician, I trust science. I want my community to know that I believe in the safety of the FDA approved vaccine[s] and that I endorse getting the COVID vaccine.

I received the Pfizer-BioNTech today and will get the second dose in three weeks. President Obama also endorses the safety of the vaccine and will get vaccinated soon.

After all, the world’s viral expert, Dr. Fauci, not only believes in its safety and effectiveness; he also was vaccinated. African American Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams has also already received his first dose.

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Charles Crutchfield III MD

Charles E. Crutchfield III, MD is a board-certified dermatologist and clinical professor of dermatology at the University of Minnesota Medical School and a Benedict Distinguished Visiting Professor of biology at Carleton College. He also has a private practice, Crutchfield Dermatology in Eagan, MN. He received his MD and Master’s Degree in molecular biology and genomics from the Mayo Clinic. He has been selected as one of the top 10 dermatologists in the United States by Black Enterprise magazine. Minnesota Medicine recognized Dr. Crutchfield as one of the 100 Most Influential Healthcare Leaders in Minnesota. Dr. Crutchfield specializes in skin-of-color and has been selected by physicians and nurses as one of the leading dermatologists in Minnesota for the past 18 years. He is the team dermatologist for the Minnesota Twins, Vikings, Timberwolves, Wild and Lynx. Dr. Crutchfield is an active member of both the American and National Medical Associations and president of the Minnesota Association of Black Physicians. He can be reached at CrutchfieldDermatology.com or by calling 651-209-3600.

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Comments 3

  1. Denise Louis says:
    2 years ago

    Thank you for sharing your perspective Dr Crutchfield!

  2. Joan M Curtis says:
    2 years ago

    When will vaccinations be given Northside residents?

  3. susie mose says:
    2 years ago

    how was he able to get the vaccine so early compared to other private practice doctors who don’t work on the front line?

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