Beth Nivin, MPH, chats about the science behind the COVID-19 vaccines and the risks and benefits for long-term care residents. Nivin also discusses the challenges of combating misinformation about influenza and COVID-19 vaccines. (Interview recorded on January 18, 2021).
Background reading and references:
- Watch Beth’s presentation on LTCCC’s webinar on COVID-19 vaccines and long-term care.
- Head to nursinghome411.org/vaccine-ltc-resources for fact sheets and other information on COVID-19 and influenza vaccines.
- The CDC recommended that healthcare personnel (HCP) and residents of long-term care facilities (LTCFs) be included among those offered the first supply of COVID-19 vaccines.
- VAERS (Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System) website: vaers.hhs.gov.
- Watch AARP’s “Tele-Town Halls” on COVID-19 vaccines.
- Wikipedia page for Edward Jenner, inventor of the smallpox vaccine.
- New York Times report on the Florida physician who developed an unusual blood disorder after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. (It’s not known whether this was related to the vaccine).
- Norway issues warning about vaccine risks for very old and terminally ill individuals.
- Beth’s recommendations
Host: Eric Goldwein
Music: Liturgy of the Street by Shane Ivers – https://www.silvermansound.com
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