On Tuesday, January 19th, 2021, the first presidency released the following statement.

In word, indeed, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has supported vaccinations

for generations.

As a prominent component of our humanitarian efforts, the Church has funded, distributed

and administered life-saving vaccines throughout the world.

Vaccinations have helped curb or eliminate devastating communicable diseases such as polio,

diphtheria, tetanus, smallpox, and measles.

Vaccinations administered by competent medical professionals protect health and preserve

life.

As this pandemic spread across the world, the Church immediately canceled meetings, closed

temples, and restricted other activities because of our desire to be good global citizens

and do our part to fight the pandemic.

Now COVID-19 vaccines that many have worked, prayed, and fasted for are being developed,

and some are being provided.

Under the guidelines issued by local health officials, vaccinations were first offered

to healthcare workers, first responders, and other high priority recipients.

Because of their age, senior church leaders over 70 now welcomed the opportunity to be

vaccinated.

As appropriate opportunities become available, the Church urges its members, employees, and

missionaries to be good global citizens and help quell the pandemic by safeguarding themselves

and others through immunization.

Individuals are responsible to make their own decisions about vaccination.

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