Dr. Mark Perera Source: Screenshot via TikTok /@doctorgayuk

Watch: Gay Doctor Posts COVID Vaccine Dance Videos

Kilian Melloy READ TIME: 3 MIN.

There's a wealth of misinformation circulating about the COVID-19 vaccines, and a gay British doctor is determined to get the truth out... by posting dance videos to TikTok, PinkNews reports.

Dr. Mark Perera decided the best way to disprove the bogus claims people see on social media about the vaccine (everything from "X Files"-type accusations that governments are trying to implant microchips in people under cover of the shots to baseless stories of medical personnel dying after receiving the injections) was to post a series of videos over the course of several days showing how fit and healthy he remained.

"The doctor, who was among frontline healthcare workers to be offered the jab this month, has drawn on his dance skills to share information about the vaccine and bust harmful myths," PinkNews explained, quoting Dr. Perera as saying he made the videos because he wanted to "drive more people to have the vaccine when eligible, also because I am a bit goofy and love dancing".

"As a proud member of the LGBTQ+ and BAME [Black, Asian, and minority ethnic] communities, I think it's really important we calm fears with facts and open discussion," Dr. Perera added.

"He said: 'The three main vaccines (Pfizer, Moderna and AstraZeneca) have all been tested rigorously and the evidence has clearly shown that 2 injections make most people immune to this virus,' " PinkNews reported.

"He added: 'Whatever conspiracy theory you may have heard, please read the evidence yourself. Ultimately, as an adult, no one will force you to have this and it is your choice. Please make the right choice for your family and your community.' "

Watch some of Dr. Perera's TikTok videos below:

@doctorgayuk

My experience 7 days after the vaccine, don't be afraid! ##vaccine ##workingxmas ##gaydoctor ##gaylondon ##fyp ##foryoupage ##lgbtq ##gay ##trending ##my2020 ? Survivor - Destiny's Child

@doctorgayuk

Werking in clinic on Xmas Eve ##gaydoctor ##workingxmas ##fyp ##foryoupage ##trending ##pride ##lgbtq ##lgbt ##gay ##festivefashion ##sashavelour ##soemotional ? So Emotional (Remastered) - Whitney Houston

@doctorgayuk

Now going to get merry with the bubble! ##howwedoxmas ##workingxmas ##gaydoctor ##gaylondon ##lgbtq ##lgbt ##doctor ##gay ##fyp ##foryoupage ##lgbtq ##trending ? Ever since I LEFT the city (Remix) - Drake, Mariah Carey


by Kilian Melloy , EDGE Staff Reporter

Kilian Melloy serves as EDGE Media Network's Associate Arts Editor and Staff Contributor. His professional memberships include the National Lesbian & Gay Journalists Association, the Boston Online Film Critics Association, The Gay and Lesbian Entertainment Critics Association, and the Boston Theater Critics Association's Elliot Norton Awards Committee.

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