Be COVID Correct: Vaccine Facts vs. Fiction

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About this Course
This course will explore the current state of the science related to COVID vaccine development and decisions related to vaccines with available data.

Note, this podcast was recorded in January 2022. In the rapidly evolving nature of the topic, bear in mind that some content may not remain current. Please check back for additional podcasts with updates.

Listen, Learn, and Earn CE Hours with this podcast course. Available on AppleSpotify, and other podcast apps.

Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this podcast, the learner will be able to:

  • List the different types of vaccines for COVID-19.
  • Describe the potential and actual vaccine adverse events.
  • Apply the knowledge to recommend an appropriate vaccine for a particular type of patient.
  • Discuss the impact of COVID-19 vaccines pre-infection and post infection.
  • Discuss the difference between vaccine efficacy against infection and vaccine efficacy against disease.

About the Presenter
Daniel Griffin, MD, PhD, is a physician-scientist, board certified in Internal Medicine and Infectious Disease with expertise in Global Health, Tropical Medicine, Parasitology, and Virology including SARS-CoV2 (COVID-19). Daniel is an active clinician and internationally invited speaker lecturing for multiple organizations including the University of Glasgow, the Peace Corp, University of Minnesota, Foundation for International Medical Relief of Children (FIMRC), Floating Doctors, and Remote Care Education, as well as for other groups in Asia, the Caribbean, Central America, Africa, and India. Daniel is also one of the co-hosts of the popular 5-star rated podcasts This Week in Parasitism and This Week in Virology. One of the authors of Parasitic Diseases, now in its 7th Edition with thousands of copies distributed to over 100 countries throughout the world.

Resolution of Conflict of Interest
Colibri Healthcare, LLC implemented mechanisms prior to the planning and implementation of the continuing education activity, to identify and resolve conflicts of interest for all individuals in a position to control content of the course activity.

Sponsorship/Commercial Support and Non-Endorsement
It is the policy of Colibri Healthcare, LLC not to accept commercial support. Furthermore, commercial interests are prohibited from distributing or providing access to this activity to learners.

Disclaimer
The information provided in this activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition.

©2022: All Rights Reserved. Materials may not be reproduced without the expressed written permission or consent of Colibri Healthcare, LLC. The materials presented in this course are meant to provide the consumer with general information on the topics covered. The information provided was prepared by professionals with practical knowledge of the areas covered. It is not meant to provide medical, legal, or professional advice. Colibri Healthcare, LLC recommends that you consult a medical, legal, or professional services expert licensed in your state. Colibri Healthcare, LLC has made all reasonable efforts to ensure that all content provided in this course is accurate and up to date at the time of printing, but does not represent or warrant that it will apply to your situation nor circumstances and assumes no liability from reliance on these materials. Quotes are collected from customer feedback surveys. The models are intended to be representative and not actual customers.

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