Ending the COVID-19 Pandemic

Improving Vaccine Confidence In Communities of Color

Style Magazine Newswire | 4/9/2021, 10:59 a.m.
Black and Brown Americans have been dis- proportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, experiencing a significant share of the devastating …

Black and Brown Americans have been dis- proportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, experiencing a significant share of the devastating health and economic impact of the virus. In response to the pandemic, biopharmaceutical researchers have developed multiple vaccines that are now authorized for use. While vaccines are critical to saving lives and getting the country back to normal, many individuals have questions about getting vaccinated. Black and Brown Americans in particular have important questions and seek to understand how the

vaccines were developed and ensuring their safety. Please join us for an event led by leaders in the Black business community, biopharmaceutical researchers, and health professionals as they explore:

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*The science and research that went into developing COVID-19 vaccines

*How to build vaccine confidence amongst Black and Brown Americans

• What things to know when considering getting a COVID-19 vaccine

• How COVID-19 vaccination can improve our nation’s Black and Brown economy

• What you can do to help your community build vaccine awareness

Improving Vaccine Confidence In Commu- nities of Color Speakers Include:

Ron Busby, Sr.,

President and CEO, U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. (USBC)

Stephen J. Ubl,

President and CEO, Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA)

Freda Lewis-Hall, M.D., DFAPA, MFPM,

former Chief Medical Officer, Pfizer Inc.

Dara Richardson-Heron, M.D.,

Chief Patient Officer, Pfizer Inc.

Ebony Jade Hilton, M.D.,

Practicing Physician at the University of Virginia – Charlottesville

B. Cameron Webb, M.D., J.D.,

Senior Policy Advisor, Equity – White House COVID-19 Response Team

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