Don’t get COVID-19…Get the Vaccine! A Data-Driven Discussion to Reduce Hesitancy – Pharmacy Resident Seminar March 9, 2021

Please join us for our next Pharmacy Resident Seminar presentation on Tuesday, March 9, 2021, via Live Webinar, presented by UIC Colleg of Pharmacy Infectious Disease Fellow, Emily Drwiega, PharmD, BCIDP, AAHIVP.

Type of Activity: Knowledge                                                                                                                             Target Audience: Pharmacists

Time: Tuesday, March 9, 2021,  12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

Fees: There is no charge for attending this activity

Location: Live Webinar

Webex Meeting Information:
Meeting link: https://uichicago.webex.com/uichicago/onstage/g.php?MTID=e386aa29d86481639e7d4fde172b822ca
Meeting number: 120 024 5938
Password: npRpaBMy525
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Join by phone: +1-415-655-0001 United States Toll (Chicago)

Learning Objectives :

At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:

• Describe the mechanism of action of mRNA vaccine platforms and how it differs from viral vector vaccine platforms.
• Explain what is currently known about the efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines and where gaps in available data exist.
• List common and serious adverse effects and monitoring parameters associated with the COVID-19 vaccines.

Disclosure: Dr. Drwiega is a clinical trial investigator with Moderna. Dr. Sarah Michienzi, the mentor reviewer, receives grant/research support from Merck. The planning committee members and the other reviewers who contributed to this activity have no relevant financial conflicts of interest to disclose.