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FollowThe Microsoft co-founder and longtime vaccine advocate thanked those who helped get the shots into arms.Gael Fashingbauer CooperCNET freelancer Gael Fashingbauer Cooper, a journalist and pop-culture junkie, is co-author of "Whatever Happened to Pudding Pops? The Lost Toys, Tastes and Trends of the '70s and '80s," as well as "The Totally Sweet '90s." If Marathon candy bars ever come back, she'll be first in line.2 min readFor the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the and websites.co-founder funds medical research and vaccine programs through the Bill &amp; Melinda Gates Foundation, and has about his belief in the effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccine. On Friday, it was his turn to get one. Gates tweeted a photo of himself -- eyeglasses off, sleeve rolled up -- receiving the first of his two . He thanked those who helped develop and distribute the vaccine and noted that he's feeling fine."One of the benefits of being 65 is that I'm eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine," Gates wrote. "I got my first dose this week, and I feel great. Thank you to all of the scientists, trial participants, regulators and frontline healthcare workers who got us to this point."Gates lives in , which is currently giving the vaccine to anyone 65 and older, plus other people who qualify for various reasons, including healthcare workers and first responders. Gates turned 65 on Oct. 28, so he just made the cut.Late last year, Gates urged Americans to wear masks and continue to social distance as they wait to receive the vaccine, and that all the vaccines in development will work well.&nbsp;On&nbsp;Wednesday, working with President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris on such issues as climate change and COVID-19."This has been a troubling time in America, but I see promise in the months and years ahead," Gates said.Other famous people, including&nbsp; and actor&nbsp;, have also shared photos of themselves getting the vaccine and encouraged others to do so when possible.Get the CNET Science newsletterUnlock the biggest mysteries of our planet and beyond with the CNET Science newsletter. Delivered Mondays.It’s the browser extension all shoppers love.Install CNET Shopping and join more than 100,000 shoppers. Save money with automatic price comparisons and add coupons to your cart with a single click.

FollowThe Microsoft co-founder and longtime vaccine advocate thanked those who helped get the shots into arms.Gael Fashingbauer CooperCNET freelancer Gael Fashingbauer Cooper, a journalist and pop-culture junkie, is co-author of "Whatever Happened to Pudding Pops? The Lost Toys, Tastes and Trends of the '70s and '80s," as well as "The Totally Sweet '90s." If Marathon candy bars ever come back, she'll be first in line.2 min readFor the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the and websites.co-founder funds medical research and vaccine programs through the...

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CNET freelancer Gael Fashingbauer Cooper, a journalist and pop-culture junkie, is co-author of "Whatever Happened to Pudding Pops? The Lost Toys, Tastes and Trends of the '70s and '80s," as well as "The Totally Sweet '90s." If Marathon candy bars ever come back, she'll be first in line.

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