ROGUE OPERATOR
JOE Rogan is known for his highly controversial and often incorrect regarding comments the Covid-19 pandemic.
His podcast is also known Spotify's most popular one after the streaming service inked a $100million deal with him in 2020.
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Is Joe Rogan vaccinated?
On October 13, 2021, Rogan confirmed his vaccination status while chatting with Dr. Sanjay Gupta.
During the three hour long conversation, Gupta and Rogan talked about all things Covid, including vaccinations.
"I'm a healthy person, I exercise constantly, I'm always taking vitamins, I take care of myself," Rogan said in defense of not getting vaccinated.
However, Gupta was then quick to push back and advised him that it's "not a strategy to recommend people get infected."
Back in September, Rogan revealed that he got the virus but was better within five days of his diagnosis after being prescribed ivermectin, which is NOT recommended for Covid patients based on drug trials .
In the past, Rogan has been blasted for telling millions of fans young people should not get the Covid jab because they are "fit and healthy."
The 54-year-old $100m Spotify podcast star’s comments came as President Joe Biden pleaded with youngsters to "go get vaccinated now."
Speaking on The Joe Rogan Experience, the podcaster said he recommended "vulnerable" people get the shot, adding his parents have had theirs and agreeing it was safe.
But he said: "If you're like 21 years old, and you say to me, Should I get vaccinated? I'll go no.
"If you're a healthy person, and you're exercising all the time, and you're young, and you're eating well, like, I don't think you need to worry about this."
Rogan’s irresponsible comments fly in the face of guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that say vaccinations are safe for everyone over 16.
What did people say on social media about his comments?
Social media erupted over Rogan's previous comments and fans took to Twitter to express their concern over his remarks.
One said: “My feeling is that, no matter what your age, you should not take medical advice from Joe Rogan.”
Another said: "Healthy 20-year-old just died of Covid where I live today. A 13-year-old yesterday.
"Incredibly irresponsible of you to encourage young people not to be vaccinated. It protects them, their loved ones and helps control the spread of covid."
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Meanwhile, another said: "I spent five days in hospital and am still on supplemental oxygen because of COVID. I may have permanent lung scarring ... They need to fire Joe Rogan immediately.'
Podcaster Brandon Farmahini, tweeted that Rogan's take was "very cringy".
He said: "Young healthy people should get vaccinated because they can easily contract Covid, spread it, and potentially serve as a vessel for the virus to mutate to be deadlier and resistant to existing vaccines."
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Did Joe Rogan address his Covid-19 vaccine comments?
Following the controversy surrounding his comments, Rogan took to his podcast to address it to assure fans he was not "anti-vaxx."
"In fact, I said I believe they're safe and I encourage many people to take them.
"My parents were vaccinated. I just said I don't think if you're a young healthy person you need it," he continued.
Rogan added that he was "not a doctor."
"I'm a f---ing moron. I am a cage-fighting commentator," he said.
He continued that he was "not a respected source of information even for me."
"But I at least try to be honest about what I am saying," he continued.
How many people have received the vaccine in America?
More than half of American adults have received at least one dose of the vaccine.
As of October 2021, there have been over 404 million doses given and an estimated 188 million are fully vaccinated.
The president urged younger people who might not think they need the vaccine to "go get vaccinated now" so they could "do more things."
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