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Commentary | Aug. 9, 2021

DHS experts host live virtual vaccine Q&A

​​​​Please join us to learn more about COVID-19 vaccines and get answers to your questions from DHS experts at the live virtual session: Wednesday, August 11, 2:00-3:00 p.m. EST.

The session will be held via Microsoft Teams; the link is available here on DHS Connect.

This session will address the benefits of getting vaccinated, plus common questions and misconceptions about COVID-19 vaccines, such as:

  • How was the vaccine developed so rapidly?
  • What is an Emergency Use Authorization?
  • Is the vaccine dangerous?
  • What are the side effects?
  • How does the vaccine protect me and my family?

​If you have not received your vaccine or have questions that you would like answered during the live sessions, please send them to the dhscovid-19vaccines@hq.dhs.gov with the subject line “Vaccine Listening Session Question."​

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