Fresno Mayor receives COVID-19 vaccine, encourages others to get vaccinated

The mayor said he received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine on Friday at the Sierra Pacific Orthopedic Center in Fresno.
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer is encouraging city residents to get the COVID-19 vaccine.

The mayor said he received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine on Friday at the Sierra Pacific Orthopedic Center in Fresno.

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Dyer said he felt a little clammy that night and had some minor body aches the next morning. But by Saturday night, he says he was back to feeling normal.



The mayor contracted COVID-19 last November.

He says he's encouraging everyone to sign up and get vaccinated when it's their turn.
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