COVID-19 Vaccine Basics: What Healthcare Personnel Need to Know

Presenter: Capt. Thomas Weiser, MD, MPH, Medical Epidemiologist at the Portland Area Indian Health Service/Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board

Summary: It is important that healthcare personnel understand the COVID-19 vaccines. This can help them and their patients make informed decisions.
This webinar was held on March 11, 2021, and shared information about:
• the importance of the COVID-19 vaccination program
• the safety and effectiveness of the three vaccines that were currently authorized under EUA (Emergency Use Authorization)
• ways to communicate with healthcare personnel and patients about the benefits and risks of receiving COVID-19 vaccination.

The findings and conclusions in this presentation are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the official position of the Indian Health Service.