Today we partnered with Special Olympics Kentucky for a very informative COVID-19 Vaccine webinar with Dr. Chandan and Dr. Harris. They answered many of the questions that our families have been asking.
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Topics Covered:
- Who is most at risk for getting sick from COVID?
- What is a vaccine?
- Why do people get vaccines?
- Myths vs. Facts
- How does the COVID vaccine work (including possible side effects)
- Where can I find information and updates about when I can get a COVID vaccine?
Meet the Presenters:
Dr. Priya Chandan, MD, PhD, MPH
- Assistant Professor, UofL SOM Division of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation; UofL Health Physicians Restorative Neuroscience
- Global Clinical Adviser, Special Olympics MedFest
- Project Director, National Curriculum Initiative in Developmental Medicine Commonwealth Scholar, Commonwealth Institute of Kentucky
- Special Olympics Kentucky Board Member
Dr. Corrie Harris, MD, MSc
- Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine; University of Louisville School of Medicine
- Associate Medical Director, The Home of the Innocents Pediatric Convalescent Center
- Special Olympics Kentucky Board Member
