We are back at it again for the second part of our COVID-19 Q&A and Updates series. And we’re bringing you more information and updates on the COVID-19 virus that has been our foe for more than a year now. Some of you may still have questions like what are the vaccines available for COVID-19? How vaccines are useful to prevent illnesses? Are these vaccines really safe and effective? And in what way can it protect our body from the virus? 

In the last episode, we talked about the questions about the vaccine COVID-19, some concerns and overall risks and benefits of the vaccine as well as some tips to prevent yourself from having COVID-19. 

To continue our wonderful and informative discussion, we will be answering these questions and as well as discuss herd immunity, comorbidity, more information about the mRNA vaccine, its effectiveness, and its possible side effects. 

Learn more about the kinds of vaccines, how they can protect our body from the virus, tips for those experiencing COVID symptoms, and what they can do. Stay aware, be informed, and listen to this episode today!

Memorable Quotes:

• Vaccines have been useful in the prevention of infection and transmission of diseases. - Dr. Jette Gabiola
• It's not just vaccinations, it's also the infection that contributes to that herd immunity. - Dr. Jette Gabiola
• Prevention is key to COVID-19. - Dr. Jette Gabiola
• Vaccines had gone through the usual safety and efficacy trials, but just at a warp speed. So it does not mean that safety issues were skipped or bypassed,  and looking back at the data, it looks like it's as good as it gets. - Dr. Jette Gabiola
• Viruses mutate, they replicate and mutate for survival. Mutation emerges and disappears, or may persist. Mutations can make them more virulent. - Dr. Jette Gabiola
• Vaccinate as fast and as many people as we can to prevent viral replication. So if we prevent replication, we also prevent mutation. - Dr. Jette Gabiola
• I think communication is key in really getting control of this pandemic. - Dr. Jette Gabiola
• We should engage the community and ask what they are concerned about, and address those specific concerns because the complications of severe disease from this COVID-19 are vast. - Dr. Jette Gabiola



About the Guest:

Nicole Zamignani is the secretary for ABCs for Global Health. She is an aspiring medical student and graduate of San Francisco State University receiving a Bachelor of Science in Biology. Most recently, she is a Fellow of Stanford’s Clinical Observation and Medical Transcription (COMET) post-baccalaureate program at Stanford Express Care Clinic.

About the Host:

Dr. Jette is a Clinical Professor of Medicine at Stanford University and the President & CEO of ABCs for Global Health. Click here for her full profile or read her full interview here.

About ABC's for Global Health:

ABCs for Global Health is a non-profit organization dedicated to finding practical​ solutions to health problems of disadvantaged and underserved communities. Their programs include telemedicine, research on nutrition and healthcare, and disaster response.

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