UBC experts on approval of updated COVID-19 vaccine

Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)UBC experts on approval of updated COVID-19 vaccine Media AdvisoriesHealth Canada has approved Moderna’s updated COVID-19 vaccine for people six months and older this fall season. UBC experts are available to comment. Dr. Horacio BachClinical Assistant Professor, Division of Infectious Diseases, Faculty of MedicineTel: 604-727-9719Email: [email protected] language(s): English, SpanishInfectious disease, immune systemProf. Anna BlakneyAssistant Professor, School of Biomedical EngineeringEmail: [email protected] language(s): EnglishmRNA vaccines and treatments, debunking misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines, immunology*available on Friday, Sept. 15 onlyVaccine efficacy and safetyDr. Michael CurryClinical Associate Professor, Department of Emergency MedicineTel:Email:Interview language(s): English Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Emergency MedicineTel: 780-965-2220 (please text first)Email: [email protected] medicine, COVID-19*available intermittently this weekDr. Deborah MoneyProfessor, Department of Obstetrics and GynaecologyEmail: Please contact Brett Goldhawk at [email protected] or 778-952-7858 to arrange interviewsInterview language(s): EnglishCOVID-19 vaccinations during pregnancyDr. Roger WongClinical Professor, Division of Geriatric Medicine, Faculty of MedicineEmail: Please contact Brett Goldhawk at [email protected] or 778-952-7858 to arrange interviewsInterview language(s): English, CantoneseCOVID-19 vaccines for seniors, supporting and protecting seniors from COVID-19, fall vaccinations for seniors including COVID-19, RSV and influenzaAdrian ZiemczonekClinical Pharmacist, Faculty of Pharmaceutical SciencesTel:Email:Interview language(s): English Clinical Pharmacist, Faculty of Pharmaceutical SciencesTel: 604-561-8804 Email: [email protected] care, pharmacist scope and clinical services (minor ailment prescribing, immunization)*limited availability Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays