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Commentary | April 23, 2021

Ask the CMO: A discussion on COVID-19

Please find the answers to the following questions about the COVID-19 virus and the vaccine by clicking on the question and scrolling to the appropriate minute marker. 

Minute 6:08 – What tools do we have to fight COVID-19?

Minute 7:13 – What are coronaviruses?

Minute 8:21 – What are vaccines? Are there different kinds?

Minute 11:12 – How was the COVID-19 Vaccine made so fast?

Minute 15:53 – What is actually in the vaccine?

Minute 25:37 – Which vaccine is best?

Minute 26:45 – What will getting the vaccine feel like?

Minute 30:47 – Should pregnant or lactating women get the vaccine?

Minute 34:08 – How does the vaccine affect people with high blood pressure, diabetes, or other underlying medical conditions? Are they good for us?

Minute 36:42 – When will children be vaccinated?

Minute 39:03 – After being vaccinated, can you still get COVID-19, or spread it?

Minute 40:49 – Where can you get vaccinated?

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CVIC CG-1 COVID-19 COVID-19 vaccine