Upcoming community conversations

Community Conversation

When: Mon, March 8, 11am – 12pm PT

Where: Online via Zoom (see registration in description)

Description: In the messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccine trials, COVID-19 vaccines are primarily being tested to determine whether they prevent a person from getting sick, from having a prolonged illness, or hospitalization. Importantly, these clinical trials are not focused on whether a vaccine prevents someone from getting the virus at all. In other words, a COVID-19 vaccine may benefit the individual who gets vaccinated, but the virus may still invade the body and it’s possible – if not likely – that a vaccinated person can still spread the virus to others. This is a critical distinction that has received little attention. During this Community Conversation, Dr. Larry Corey will discuss the open questions about transmission and explore what behavior is still necessary as we navigate through the pandemic.

Objectives:

Explain how mRNA vaccines differ from other existing vaccines and those new vaccines on the horizon of approval in the near future
Learn about the scope of protection of the vaccines (prevention of infection vs. impact on transmission)
Discuss what we know about the new variants of the COVID-19 virus

Community Conversation

When: April 12, 2021 | 11am – 12pm (PST)
Where: Online via Zoom
Cost: FREE!

Community Conversation

When: May 10, 2021 | 11am – 12pm (PST)
Where: Online via Zoom
Cost: FREE!

Community Conversation

When: June 14, 2021 | 11am – 12pm (PST)
Where: Online via Zoom
Cost: FREE!

Community Conversation

When: Monday, July 12, 2021⋅2:00 – 3:00pm
Where: Online via Zoom
Description: More info coming soon!

Community Conversation

When: Mon, August 9, 2021, 11am – 12pm
Where: Online via Zoom
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Community Conversation

When: Mon, September 13, 2021, 11am – 12pm
Where: Online via Zoom
Description: More info coming soon!

Community Conversation

When: Mon, October 11, 2021, 11am – 12pm
Where: Online via Zoom
Description: More info coming soon!

Community Conversation

When: Mon, December 13, 2021, 11am – 12pm
Where: Online via Zoom
Description: More info coming soon!