The Power of Vaccines, with Dr. Rebecca Choudhury
Vaccines have been proven to support long-term health, so why are some people still hesitant to get them? In this month’s episode, Dr. Rebecca Choudhury, an Infectious Disease Physician and Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, separates fact from fiction when it comes to the power of vaccines. Dr. Choudhury explains the wide variety of vaccines, how they work and how they help protect both individuals and their communities from illness throughout the year and beyond.
How Vaccines Are Put to the Test
Join us for this month’s Key Note on Wednesday, August 19, as Dr. Choudhury takes us inside the rigorous approval process vaccines undergo before they ever reach your doctor’s office, explaining the science behind their safety and effectiveness.
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