{{ (moduleVm.actions && moduleVm.changeStatus) ? moduleVm.status : '' }} Disseminating Facts, Dispelling Myths - Building COVID Vaccine Confidence in Communities

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Description

According to a December poll by the Kaiser Family Foundation, over 1/4 of respondents overall say that it's likely they will not get the COVID-19 vaccine. Also, 33% of essential workers and 29% of those who work in health care delivery express hesitancy as well. Worries about safety and misinformation about side effects, lack of trust because of political influence or the race to development seem to be the primary reasons given. This webinar will provide a grounding in the facts about the current vaccines and a discussion by a panel on their experiences and work with communities in providing public health information.

Learning Objectives

After completing this continuing education activity you will be able to:

  1. Identify science-verified facts about the development, effectiveness and safety of the COVID-19 vaccines; Structural racism may manifest in healthcare settings.
  2. Describe reasons for hesitancy and why individuals and communities may have specific concerns and mistrust.
  3. Explain-best practices' in providing accurate information to communities.
Price: FREE

Credits:

  • ANCC 1.0 CH
  • DC - BON 1.0 CH
  • FL - BON 1.0 CH
  • GA - BON 1.0 CH

Lippincott Professional Development is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. This activity is also provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 11749. Lippincott Professional Development is also an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the District of Columbia Board of Nursing, Florida Board of Nursing, and Georgia Board of Nursing, #50-1223.







Test Code: AJNweb0221a
Published: February 2021
Expires: 3/7/2025
Required Passing Score: 1/1 (100%)
Authors: Amanda Cohn, MD
Categories: Professional Issues
Specialties: Administration