White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre was mocked online after suggesting that Americans remember their own self-care while shopping this holiday season – by treating themselves to a COVID vaccine.

‘As you do your holiday shopping for your friends and family, don’t forget to do a little self-care for yourself either,’ the press secretary tweeted on Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving when US shoppers typically kickoff their holiday shopping.

‘From buying a special something for yourself to getting your updated COVID and flu vaccines, take care of yourself this holiday season,’ she continued.

Backlash was swift online as many Twitter users quickly brushed off her suggestion.