The COVID-19 Vaccines: An Update for Healthcare Workers Symposium

This symposium provides the latest information on the COVID-19 vaccines. Public health experts, physicians and others discussed and answered questions about the stages of the development of the vaccines, clinical trial outcomes, and vaccine safety and efficacy, and gave updates on federal and state vaccine distribution efforts.

Information about:

The COVID-19 vaccines and their safety;
Federal and state distribution plans; and
COVID-19 vaccines eligibility and where to get vaccinated; and
The vaccines development and approval process.

Presentations by each panelist, along with the complete webinar are available for viewing below. Slides and other helpful resources are also available for download. Other vaccine-related resources can be found on our COVID-19 Resources page.

Symposium Videos

Opening Remarks

Opening Remarks Includes statements from webinar hosts Sandi Vito (TEF) and co-sponsors Marc Kramer (LVHH) and Maria Castaneda (1199SEIU UHWE), along with a pre-recorded message from 1199SEIU UHWE President George Gresham and his daughter, Siana Gresham. (Running...

The Development of COVID-19 Vaccines: A “Pandemic Speed”

"The Development of COVID-19 Vaccines: A "Pandemic Speed" by Dr. Chris Pernell, University Hospital, Newark NJ Dr. Pernell discusses the spread of COVID-19 and the development of the vaccines through a health equity lens. She pays particular attention to the...

COVID-19 Vaccine Update

"COVID-19 Vaccine Update" by Dr. Shobha Swaminathan, University Hospital, Newark NJ Dr. Swaminathan discusses the various strategies for developing vaccines, particularly the mRNA approach employed by Moderna and Pfizer/Biontech—the first two pharmaceutical companies...

NYS Vaccination Update

"NYS Vaccination Update" by Zeynep Sumer-King, Greater New York Hospital Association Ms. Sumer-King discusses New York State's plan to distribute COVID-19 vaccines. Topics covered include current vaccine phases, eligibility and how to obtain access. (Running time: 16...

Massachussetts Vaccine Update

"Massachussetts Vaccine Update" by Kevin Cranston, Massachusetts Department of Public Health Mr. Cranston discusses the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines in Massachusetts. Topics covered include self-care for healthcare workers, vaccine eligibility and the various...

COVID-19 Vaccines in the Pipeline

"COVID-19 Vaccines in the Pipeline" by Dr. Magdalena Sobieszczyk Dr. Sobiezczyk discusses vaccines currently in development, particularly "virus vector vaccines" being developed by companies such as AstraZeneca, which offer an alternative approach to the mRNA vaccines...

Panel Discussion and Q&A

Panel Discussion and Q&A Panelists answer questions from healthcare workers about COVID-19 vaccines. Topics covered include what to bring to vaccine locations, side effects and allergic reactions, the importance of continuing to wear a mask, taking the vaccine...

COVID-19 Vaccines: Healthcare Worker Experience

COVID-19 Vaccines: Healthcare Worker Experience Six 1199SEIU UHWE workers from various regions and occupations share their experiences receiving the COVID-19 vaccine and urge other healthcare workers to do the same. (Running time: 11 minutes, 13 seconds | Slides...

Complete Webinar

Complete Webinar Watch the entire video here, which includes all presentations and a detailed outline allowing you to find appropriate sections. Copies of the slides used during the webinar can be downloaded below. (Running time: 2 hours, 34 minutes, 10 seconds | 76...