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WAVY News 10’s sister station 8News in Richmond partnered with the Virginia Department of Health to answer your questions about the COVID-19 vaccine Thursday night. when medical experts from across the state join us for a virtual town hall. The panelists answered questions about vaccinations for teens and children and what to expect as we approach the upcoming school year.
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THE MEDICAL EXPERTS
Dr. Danny Avula
Virginia Vaccine Coordinator
Dr. Taison Bell
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Divisions of Infectious Disease and Pulmonary/Critical Care Medicine, University of Virginia
Dr. Gloria Addo-Ayensu
Director of Health, Fairfax County
Dr. Percita Ellis
Pediatrician, Rockbridge Area Health Center
Rita McClenny
President and CEO, Virginia Tourism Corporation
Dr. Jose Munoz
Professor, Children’s Hospital of Richmond, Pediatrics, Div. of Infectious Diseases
INFORMATION AND RESOURCES
- Centers for Disease Control
- HealthyChildren.org from the American Academy of Pediatrics
- Virginia Department of Education
- Virginia Department of Health
PREVIOUS TOWN HALLS
Vaccinate Virginia Town Hall: May 2021
Virginia Town Hall: April 2020
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