January 19, 2021, 12:37 pm News Staff — With new information about vaccines for COVID-19 coming on a daily basis, it’s understandable that family physicians have questions about the vaccines, not just for patients, but for themselves as well — and the AAFP is here to provide answers.
On Jan. 26, the Academy will host a special panel session, COVID-19 Vaccine: Clinical Updates and Considerations for Practice and Patients, from 7-8:30 p.m. Central Standard Time. All AAFP members are invited to attend.
Three panelists will discuss the science behind the new vaccines, as well as what the vaccines mean to FPs and their patients. Topics scheduled to be covered include
The panelists for the special session are
Members are encouraged to submit questions to the panelists both in advance and during the special session.
Members can join the special session on the AAFP’s Facebook and Twitter pages and the Academy’s YouTube channel.
Those who are unable to attend the special session can watch via the Academy’s Virtual Town Hall COVID-19 On Demand web page beginning Jan. 27. A question-and-answer document from the special session will also be available after the event.
Members who attend the session or watch it on demand are eligible to earn 1.5 AAFP Prescribed credits.