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COVID-19 Media Briefing April 1st, 2021
This Minnesota Department of Health COVID-19 Media Briefing covers a global and national update on COVID-19, new long-term care guidance, vaccination for children, an update on variants, and monoclonal antibodies. Center for Bioethics'…
'Vaccine passports': The hurdles around proving you've had the COVID vaccine
The Biden administration said it is working on creating a set of standards for "vaccine passport" systems, which people could use to prove they've been vaccinated. Jennifer Needle, MD, MPH comments on the complexity of implementing such a…
Should you get the shot if it's not your turn? The ethics of leftover COVID vaccines
There are still a lot more people who want the COVID-19 shot than there is supply. Despite guidelines about who's eligible, there are ways people can get the vaccine even if it's not technically their turn. But should they? Clinical…
The Biggest Barriers to COVID Vaccination for Black and Latinx People
Differences in life expectancy, car ownership and language may contribute to the racial and ethnic disparities - a possible explanation for why Hispanic and Black people are getting vaccinated at disproportionately lower rates than white…
Talking about vaccine hesitancy among some Trump supporters
Jennifer Needle, MD, MPH comments on the relational community responsibility to others that needs to be a clear message when addressing vaccine hesitancy.
4 questions to help sort through the ethics of getting a COVID vaccine before you’re eligible
Clinical Ethicist Joel Wu, JD, MPH, MA, HEC-C comments on the idea of participating in the common good when considering getting a vaccine before you're eligible.
A look at the ethics of the vaccine rollout
More than 1.3 million Minnesotans have had at least one vaccine dose. Host Angela Davis talks with experts, including Nneka Sederstrom, PhD, MPH, MA, FCCP, FCCM, about the ethics of vaccine distribution.
Commentary: Now is the Time to Explicitly Emphasize Equity in Vaccine Access
"Recent announcements at the state and federal level reflect good news about expanded eligibility for COVID-19 vaccines. Three weeks ago, the Minnesota Department of Health released its updated vaccine guidance about the staging and…
As Canadians anxiously await their jabs, COVID-19 vaccine envy is running rampant
As COVID-19 inoculations finally appear in significant numbers for the first time, vax envy is rampant. Director Debra DeBruin, PhD comments on the importance of focusing on equity in vaccine distribution and eligibility.
How Northland pharmacies are aiding vaccination efforts
University of Minnesota Duluth Pharmacy students fill the gaps to help get local communities vaccinated. Tim Stratton, PhD, BCPS, FAPhA comments on recruiting students for this work.