First Minister was given a shot of the AstraZeneca medicine on Thursday afternoon just hours after unveiling the SNP's manifesto for next month's Holyrood election.The SNP leader was vaccinated at 4pm and shortly after encouraged other Scots to receive their jab as soon as they are offered it.She tweeted: "Just had my first dose of vaccine (AZ for anyone wondering)."It truly is an emotional moment.
Thanks to the wonderful vaccinator who put me so much at ease, and to teams across the country. "Please get vaccinated as soon as you are able.
It really will help us back to normal."Speaking after her vaccination, the First Minister said: "It was totally pain free, I didn't feel a thing.