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Transitioning to Traditional COVID-19 Coverage Post Public Health Emergency

Last Updated 05/09/2023

As the public health emergency for COVID-19 ends on May 11th, there are many questions about what to expect as COVID-19 vaccines and treatments transition from the federal Public Health Emergency (PHE) phase to the traditional healthcare marketplace, including issues around coverage, access and availability. To help address these and other questions, the COVID-19 Vaccine Education and Equity Project (CVEEP) held a webinar for its over 250 partners, bringing together medical and policy experts to breakdown the anticipated changes impacting COVID-19 vaccines and treatments in the post PHE environment.

Panelists included:

Vaccines | Childhood | COVID-19

Unpacking Childhood Vaccine Hesitancy Within the Hispanic Community

Last Updated 03/20/2023

In response to recent CDC data showing a decline in routine childhood immunizations in young children, The COVID-19 Vaccine Education and Equity Project (CVEEP) partnered with Dr. Katelyn Jetelina of Your Local Epidemiologist on an online event series aimed at parents to build vaccine confidence and overcome hesitancy issues. An Instagram Live addressing misinformation and vaccine questions for parents in the Hispanic community was held March 20th at 8pm ET. Featured speakers included:

Dr. Jetelina moderated the discussion, which can be viewed here.

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Overcoming Childhood Vaccine Hesitancy in the Black Community

Last Updated 03/13/2023

In response to recent CDC data showing a decline in routine childhood immunizations in young children, The COVID-19 Vaccine Education and Equity Project (CVEEP) is partnering with Dr. Katelyn Jetelina of Your Local Epidemiologist on an online event series aimed at parents to build vaccine confidence and overcome hesitancy issues. An Instagram Live addressing questions and considerations for parents in the Black community was held on March 13. Featured speakers included:

Dr. Jetelina moderated the discussion, which can be viewed here.

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Overcoming COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy for Children

Last Updated 03/08/2023

Partnering with the hosts of the Unbiased Science Podcast, CVEEP held an Instagram Live discussion addressing COVID-19 vaccination rates in children. Hosts Dr. Jessica Steier, public health scientist and Dr. Andrea Love, immunologist and microbiologist, interviewed Sandy Chung, MD, FAAP, President of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Watch the event here:

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Driving Uptake in COVID-19 Vaccination for Children

Last Updated 02/27/2023

Partnering with the hosts of the Unbiased Science Podcast, CVEEP held an Instagram Live discussion addressing COVID-19 vaccination rates in children. Hosts Dr. Jessica Steier, public health scientist and Dr. Andrea Love, immunologist and microbiologist, interviewed Patsy Stinchfield,RN, MS, CPNP, National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners Member and Liaison Representative to CDC’s ACIPand National Foundation for Infectious Diseases President. Watch the event here.

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Combatting Misinformation Around COVID-19 Vaccines for Children

Last Updated 02/01/2023

In collaboration with the Unbiased Science Podcast, CVEEP held an Instagram Live event to help combat misinformation around COVID-19 vaccines, especially for children. Hosts Dr. Jessica Steier, public health scientist and Dr. Andrea Love, immunologist and microbiologist, interviewed AAFP Board Chair Dr. Sterling Ransone about his experience overcoming vaccine hesitancy in his rural community. Watch the event here.

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Why Aren’t We Better Protecting Our Youngest Children Against Infections?

Last Updated 01/13/2023

CVEEP partnered with Dr. Katrine Wallace, Epidemiologist, and Adjunct Professor at the University of Illinois Chicago, and Jessica Malaty Rivera, MS, Epidemiologist and Research Fellow at The Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security for an Instagram Live: Why Aren’t We Better Protecting Our Youngest Children Against Infections?

The pair discussed themes from their recently published Contagion article on the low uptake rates of COVID-19 vaccines for children 5 and under, answering parent questions and tackling misinformation aimed at building confidence in COVID-19 and all routine vaccines for children. The event can be viewed here.

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Bivalent Vaccines for Infants and Toddlers: A Fireside Chat with FDA and Pediatric Experts

Last Updated 12/22/2022

With EUAs recently granted for updated bivalent COVID-19 vaccines for children under five, the COVID-19 Vaccine Education and Equity Project convened a virtual fireside chat with FDA and pediatric experts to discuss the rationale for updated shots and address questions around eligibility and effectiveness amid the holiday season.

Panelists included:

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Moving the Needle on Kids’ COVID-19 Vaccines: A Conversation with Medical Expert Parents

Last Updated 10/18/2022

As vaccine uptake remains low among children, and with the recent authorization of updated booster shots for children five and older, the COVID-19 Vaccine Education and Equity Project convened a webinar aimed at addressing parents’ lingering questions about COVID-19 vaccines. The panelists – including pediatricians to epidemiologists – brought their perspectives as parents along with their medical expertise for an open dialogue aimed at building trust and increasing awareness about the importance of keeping children up-to-date on COVID-19 vaccinations.

Panelists included:

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Breaking Down the Bivalent Boosters: A Conversation with CDC and FDA Experts

Last Updated 09/20/2022

With EUAs recently granted for new, bivalent COVID-19 booster vaccines, the COVID-19 Vaccine Education and Equity Project convened a webinar with CDC and FDA experts to discuss the rationale for updated shots and address questions around eligibility, effectiveness and the current outlook for managing the virus.

Panelists included:

The conversation was moderated by Chana Davis, PhD, contributor at Dear Pandemic and founder of Fueled by Science.