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#ThisIsMyShot

There are so many reasons to get vaccinated against COVID-19…for peace of mind, to save lives, to return to the things you love. Hear from Beth Israel Lahey Health patients and employees as they share their stories about COVID-19 and the vaccine.

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What are the Latest Guidelines about Wearing a Mask?

Mary La Salvia, the director of Infectious Disease at BIDMC, discusses the latest guidelines on mask wearing, including whether it's necessary to double up on masks and how long we'll be wearing masks for.

COVID Conversations

How Can People Have Meaningful Conversations with Loved Ones Who are Skeptical of the Vaccines?

Shunda McGahee, the Medical Director of Ambulatory and Community Services for Beth Israel Lahey Health Behavioral Services, shares ways to discuss COVID-19 vaccine skepticism with loved ones.

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What Do We Know About the Johnson & Johnson Vaccine?

In this video, Jessica Ansel, Clinical Research Coordinator at BIDMC's Center for Virology and Vaccine Research, shares information on the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, which was developed at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in collaboration with Johnson & Johnson.

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Did the Holidays Contribute to This Current Surge in Cases?

With "COVID Fatigue" and the holidays joining forces, a new surge in cases is cause for concern. Beverly Hospital Chief Medical Officer Mark Gendreau, MD,FACEP, CPE discusses whether or not the holiday season may have helped the spike.

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What Do We Know About the Newest COVID-19 Strains?

There are new COVID-19 strains emerging around the world and making their way to the U.S. We discuss this topic with Daniel P. McQuillen, MD, FIDSA, FACP, Infectious Disease doctor at Lahey Hospital & Medical Center.

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COVID-19 Vaccine & Pregnancy: What You Need To Know

In this video, Dr. Ai-Ris Collier, a BIDMC Maternal Fetal Medicine OBGYN, explains whether you can get the COVID-19 vaccine if you are pregnant or lactating.

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What’s It Like To Get the COVID-19 Vaccine?

BIDMC Emergency Department Technician Olivia Tom received her first COVID-19 vaccination shot in December. She joins us to share what it was like.

COVID Conversations|FAQs

COVID-19 Vaccine: Expected Side Effects

In this video, Jessica Ansel, Clinical Research Coordinator at BIDMC’s Center for Virology and Vaccine Research, talks about COVID-19 vaccine side effects.

COVID Conversations|Vaccine Side Effects

How Do We Know Vaccines Are Safe?

In this video, we asked our expert at BIDMC’s Center for Virology and Vaccine Research how COVID-19 vaccines were developed and if they are safe.

COVID Conversations|FAQs|Vaccine Safety

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