A Central Illinois Congressman says he got his first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and is encouraging everyone to get vaccinated.

U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood is one of 500 lawmakers in Washington eligible for the Pfizer vaccine under continuity-of-government requirements. LaHood says he trusts the doctors and scientists.

LaHood says he'll get his second dose of the Pfizer vaccine in the coming weeks.