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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.
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COVID Conversations
Beth Israel Lahey Health discusses COVID-19 with a wide variety of healthcare experts in this series of short videos.
#ThisIsMyShot Stories
Hear from Beth Israel Lahey Health patients and employees as they share their stories about COVID-19 and the vaccine.
Expert Health Advice
Hear from Beth Israel Lahey Health physicians and other experts about staying healthy and well during the pandemic.
Lessons in equity from the frontlines of COVID-19 vaccination
Beth Israel Lahey Health leaders share what they've learned on vaccine and health equity from the health system’s COVID-19 vaccination effort. Read their takeaways here. (Beth Israel Lahey Health, April 8, 2021)
When Can I Get Vaccinated?
Massachusetts has a 3-phase COVID-19 vaccine rollout plan. Learn more about when you will be eligible to get vaccinated.
What Reactions Can I Expect After the COVID-19 Vaccine?
Most COVID-19 vaccine reactions are similar to those of the flu shot. Learn more about the possible side effects and find answers to questions on allergies and fertility.
With rise in variants, Mass. scientists warn of evolutionary arms race between virus and vaccines
Massachusetts epidemiology and infectious disease experts suggested newer variants may be more transmissible and could be better able to resist COVID-19 immunity from the vaccines or a natural infection. Dan Barouch, MD, PhD of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center noted many of these variants show enhanced transmission and, in some studies, enhanced disease, during his remarks at a state legislative hearing on Tuesday. (WBUR, April 14, 2021)
Regeneron’s COVID-19 drug appears to prevent virus spread within households
A late-stage trial found that Regeneron’s monoclonal antibody, which is currently cleared for use for high-risk people who have the disease but aren’t hospitalized, reduced the risk of symptomatic infections in individuals living with someone infected by 81 percent. Dan Barouch, MD, PhD of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center is a co-principal investigator of the trial and noted the results are highly encouraging and that the treatment could be particularly useful in places such as nursing homes where residents might be exposed to someone infected with COVID-19 while waiting to get vaccinated. (Boston Globe, April 12, 2021)
Video: Massachusetts doctor shares why people should get COVID-19 vaccine
Robin Colgrove, MD of Mount Auburn Hospital discussed the latest developments in the COVID-19 pandemic and shared a message for Massachusetts residents who remain hesitant about getting the COVID-19 vaccine, encouraging people who want to help the most vulnerable people in our population to get the vaccine. (WCVB Channel 5, April 12, 2021)