The Perfect Shot: Doctor Dances on TikTok to Encourage People to Take Vaccine

Published January 3rd, 2021 - 11:33 GMT
Dr Mark Perera (pictured L-R), from East London, is encouraging others to get the Covid-19 vaccine by dancing to J-Lo and Destiny's Child songs online. (TikTok/Doctorgayuk)
Dr Mark Perera (pictured L-R), from East London, is encouraging others to get the Covid-19 vaccine by dancing to J-Lo and Destiny's Child songs online. (TikTok/Doctorgayuk)
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Has been taking to TikTok to dispel myths about jab while dancing to pop songs.

An NHS doctor is encouraging others to get the COVID-19 vaccine by dancing to J-Lo and Destiny's Child songs online. 

Dr Mark Perera, from East London had the vaccine earlier this month and has been using his TikTok account to try and dispel myths about the jab.

In the clips, he revealed he's had minimal side effects and is urging others to protect their community by getting the vaccine. 

He can be seen seven days after his COVID jab dancing to Survivor by Destiny's Child and assuring viewers 'not to be afraid', while in another video he asks 'when you'll get your jab', with J-Lo's Waiting For Tonight in the background.  

Fans have quickly praised the doctor for his performances, with some calling it 'fierce', and saying that they'll be sure to get the COVID vaccination when it's their turn. 

One commented: 'Love it mate', while another wrote: 'I've experienced five days and I'm feeling great'.  

A third TikTok user penned: 'Hahaha love this!'. 

Last week, it was announced that Britain's regulators had approved the Oxford/AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine, offering renewed hope the end of the pandemic could just be months away.

The doctor is using his platform to tackle myths surrounding the vaccine, after conspiracy theorists have swamped social media with bizarre mistruths about the jab. 

In his videos, the doctor tells viewers that the only side effects he experienced were two days of a 'little tiredness and mild throat glands' and he urged others to 'keep their community surviving'. 


Speaking of his TikTok videos, he told PinkNews he was keen to 'drive more people to have the vaccine when eligible, also because I am a bit goofy and love dancing.' 

He advised that the three major vaccines, Pfizer, Moderna and AstraZeneca, have all been thoroughly tested and make the majority of those who have it immune to Covid-19.    

He added: 'Whatever conspiracy theory you may have heard, please read the evidence yourself'.  

This article has been adapted from its original source.

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