IMPACT Medicom

MYTHBUSTERS: Addressing COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Ep 2

April 20, 2021
IMPACT Medicom
MYTHBUSTERS: Addressing COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Ep 2
Show Notes

Welcome to IMPACT Medicom’s MYTHBUSTER series, addressing COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy. This series is aimed at health care professionals who are on the front lines of vaccine delivery, to help address common sources of misinformation around COVID-19 vaccines. 

In the second episode of the series, hosted by Anna Christofides (owner of IMPACT Medicom),  we discuss with Dr. Lynora Saxinger:

  • Common concerns that may lead to COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy 
  • The scientific evidence behind these concerns and how they can be addressed with patients
  • The latest safety data, in particular, the risk of blood clots 
  • Data around length of immunity and optimal dosing schedules


Our guest
Dr. Lynora Saxinger is a world-renowned infectious disease specialist, based at the University of Alberta. Dr. Saxinger has been at the forefront of the media, becoming a National public figure in the discussions around COVID-19.

This podcast episode is sponsored by AstraZeneca Canada.  


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