Vaccinate Virginia: Virtual town hall answers your COVID-19 vaccine questions for teens, children

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WAVY News 10’s sister station 8News in Richmond partnered with the Virginia Department of Health to answer your questions about the COVID-19 vaccine Thursday night. when medical experts from across the state join us for a virtual town hall. The panelists answered questions about vaccinations for teens and children and what to expect as we approach the upcoming school year.

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THE MEDICAL EXPERTS

Dr. Danny Avula

Virginia Vaccine Coordinator

Dr. Taison Bell

Assistant Professor of Medicine, Divisions of Infectious Disease and Pulmonary/Critical Care Medicine, University of Virginia

Dr. Gloria Addo-Ayensu

Director of Health, Fairfax County

Dr. Percita Ellis

Pediatrician, Rockbridge Area Health Center

Rita McClenny

President and CEO, Virginia Tourism Corporation

Dr. Jose Munoz

Professor, Children’s Hospital of Richmond, Pediatrics, Div. of Infectious Diseases

INFORMATION AND RESOURCES

• Centers for Disease Control
• HealthyChildren.org from the American Academy of Pediatrics
• Virginia Department of Education
• Virginia Department of Health

PREVIOUS TOWN HALLS

Vaccinate Virginia Town Hall: May 2021

Virginia Town Hall: April 2020

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