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Jimmy Kimmel Jabs Anti-Vaccine Parents, Donald Trump And Joe Rogan With Kids Book

"Dot Got A Shot" also took swipes at Fox News while emphasizing the importance of getting vaccinated against COVID-19.
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It was story time with Jimmy Kimmel on Monday as the late night comedian mocked anti-vaccine parents with a spoof kids book.

Kimmel read “Dot Got A Shot,” which centers on the titular character convincing her mom and dad to get inoculated from COVID-19 so she can see friends.

The story dinged former President Donald Trump, podcast host Joe Rogan and Fox News for coronavirus misinformation. But it ended on a positive note.

“A lot of Americans, millions in fact, are either hesitant or flat-out against the idea” of getting the vaccine, Kimmel said before reading the story. “With kids now in the mix, it’s particularly important that they get vaccinated too.” 

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