Unveiling The Truth Behind COVID 19 Vaccines ft. Dr. James H. Conway

Health Hacks With Mark L White

Questions and concerns about vaccines among the public are nothing new, and with the rapid development and availability of COVID-19 vaccines, those questions may create a hesitancy in some patients. So who better to have on the show than infectious disease specialist, Dr. James H. Conway?

In this episode, Dr. James H. Conway cuts through the misinformation, and shares very helpful information on the COVID-19 Vaccine.

Topics Discussed:

- The vaccine has been in development for 3-5 years - When to wear your mask even if you're vaccinated - Behind the vaccine's high success rate - What to do if you're already vaccinated, but travels require different vaccine - Why we won't reach herd immunity - The myths behind not needing the vaccine due to your healthy lifestyle choices - Why have some people been double vaccinated?

About Our Guest: James H. Conway, M.D., FAAP, is a pediatric infectious disease specialist who works both domestically and globally with programs designed to improve the lives of children. Dr. Conway's primary area of interest is centered on vaccine development and strengthening immunization programs, both domestic and international.

He is Medical Director for UW Health Immunization Programs and is currently providing oversight for UW Health COVID-19 vaccine logistics including storage and prioritization, as well as serving in the Emergency Operations Committee for the University of Wisconsin System. He is involved in multiple COVID-19 vaccine development programs as well as serving on the WI State Disaster Medical Advisory Committee for COVID-19 vaccines. Connect with Dr. Conway at: https://ghi.wisc.edu/staff/james-conway