A media briefing with experts from the Infectious Diseases Society of America to discuss coronavirus and COVID-19 developments and answer questions.
Topical Agenda for February 18 briefing:
Vaccine development and approval processes for COVID-19 compared to previous vaccines
Evidence and safety data available
Ongoing studies of special populations and monitoring
Questions from media
FEATURING:
Dial Hewlett Jr., MD, FIDSA—White Plains, NY Fellow—Infectious Diseases Society of America Medical Director, Division of Disease Control, Westchester County Department of Health Member, National Medical Association COVID-19 Task Force on Vaccines and Therapeutics
Matthew Zahn, MD, FIDSA—Santa Ana, CA Fellow—Infectious Diseases Society of America Medical Director, Division of Epidemiology and Assessment, Orange County Health Care Agency Liaison Representative, Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Amanda Jezek (Moderator) Senior Vice President, Public Policy & Government Relations—Infectious Diseases Society of America
