Orlando, Fla. (Dec. 10. 2020) -- Kenneth Alexander, MD, PhD, chief of infectious diseases at Nemours Children’s Hospital in Orlando, is available to discuss the upcoming authorization of COVID-19 vaccines, including the distribution prioritization strategy within the multi-state health system.
Throughout the pandemic, Dr. Alexander and his colleagues have been providing communities with the science known about COVID-19 to support decision-making in the school environment. This includes leading development and dissemination of statewide school reopening recommendation for school administrators and teachers; serving on several schools’ re-opening task forces; and authoring guidelines grounded in science for pediatricians to use to educate parents about considerations when choosing in-person or virtual school.
Dr. Alexander has recently been recognized by Heart of Florida United Way as Change Maker of the Year for his leadership in educating Florida about COVID-19.
Broadcast quality video of Dr. Alexander discussing key topics related to the COVID-19 vaccines is available online.
Topics Covered:
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Emergency Use Authorization vs. Approval
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Explanation of Pfizer vaccine Using mRNA
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Role of the ACIP and Explanation of immunization prioritization
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Vaccine Uptake Results in Getting Americans Getting Back to Work
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Vaccine Distribution at Nemours Children’s Health System and the Broader Community
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Importance of Accepting Vaccination
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Managing the Holidays this Year
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Vaccinating Children
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Herd Immunity
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