Vaccine hesitancy is a buzzword being heard all over the news and social media. But it's also an issue that threatens to prolong the COVID-19 pandemic and exacerbate inequities in BIPOC and poor communities. In this Real-World Solutions to Real-World Problems panel discussion, three public health professionals will share their stories of battling vaccine hesitancy and misinformation in an effort to increase shots in arms. You will leave this event with tips and tools for having critical conversations about COVID-19 vaccination so you can make an impact in your own community.


Moderator:
Aimee Ferraro, PhD, MPH
Senior Core Faculty, Walden University, Public Health Programs
Infectious Disease Epidemiologist

Panelists:
Cynthia Hickman, PhD, MSN
Author, Speaker, Proactive Caregiver Advocate and Nurse Educator

Charlotte Hughes Huntley, PhD, MPH
CEO and Principal Consultant at DrCHHuntley, LLC
Host of the Public Health Epidemiology Conversations Podcast

KaRae’ Powers-Carey, PhD, BSN, LCMHC, LLP, LCAS, NCC, ACS, BC-TMH
Core Faculty, Walden University, School of Counseling
Medical Operations Section Chief, Maryland Department of Health


COVID-19 Vaccine Resources:
Cody Shipman from HIV Vaccine Trials Network - Educational videos, infographics, social media for BIPOC communities
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/nt161k9aw4q9ly5/AADcnz2LVjH3_n3eHUA51OZqa?dl=0


Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - COVID-19 Vaccine Resources (multiple languages)
https://www.cms.gov/About-CMS/Agency-Information/OMH/resource-center/COVID-19-Vaccine-Resources

CDC COVID-19 Vaccine Equity - Communication and Educational Resources for BIPOC communities
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/health-equity/vaccine-equity.html

Minnesota Medical Association - Building Trust in the COVID-19 Vaccine Among BIPOC Communities
https://www.mnmed.org/advocacy/Key-Issues/Coronavirus-Disease/Vaccine-Information/Resources-to-Promote-the-COVID-19-Vaccine-Among-BI

CMS Office of Minority Health - Building COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence Seminar
https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=6Uy22ETyTDc