Associate Vice Chair for Community Health, Dr. Jean Raphael, Co-Director of the Center for Vaccine Development, Dr. Maria Elena Bottazzi, and Medical Director of International Services, Dr. Armando Correa, answer some of the most commonly asked questions about the COVID-19 vaccines.

Questions answered:
0:00​​ - Introduction
0:12​​ - Meet the team
0:55​​ - Question 1: Why is the COVID-19 vaccine so important and how did the idea of vaccinations come about?
2:02​​ - Question 2: What technology is used for the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines and how do they actually work?
3:00​​ - Question 3: How were scientists able to develop the COVID-19 vaccine so quickly?
4:05​​ - Question 4: Is the COVID-19 vaccine more effective for some groups than others?
5:09​​ - Question 5: Communities of color have been disproportionately impacted by COVID-19. Why are experts recommending that people of color get the COVID-19 vaccine?
6:40​​ - Question 6: When will children be able to get the COVID-19 vaccine?
8:04​​ - Question 7: Is it safe for children and teens to participate in these clinical trials?
8:20​​ - Question 8: What is herd immunity?
9:05​​ - Question 9: Should we keep our kids out of daycare, school and summer camp until they can get vaccinated?
9:34​​ - Question 10: How important are the efficacy rates of the COVID-19 vaccines? What do the numbers really mean?
10:45​ ​ - Question 11: Are there any children or teens who should NOT get the vaccine? Are there any children or teens who should be prioritized to get the vaccine based on chronic conditions or disabilities?
11:31​​ - Question 12: Why did you get the COVID-19 vaccine?
13:15​​ - Question 13: What would you say to someone who is hesitant to get the COVID-19 vaccine?

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