Vaccine Town Hall: Recording and Resources

Our union’s COVID-19 Response Team hosted a virtual town hall this week featuring union leaders and a special guest from the Washington State Department of Health to address questions from our members about the COVID-19 vaccine, the science behind it, its safety, eligibility, general recommendations and how we expect employers to manage vaccine distribution and accommodations. 

Our hosts, Diane Sosne, president of our union; and Jane Hopkins, executive vice president, were joined by Kathy Bay RN, CENP, from the Office of Immunizations and Child Profile at the Washington State Department of Health. 

Recording

Timestamps

• 00:00 — Remarks by Diane Sosne
• 08:05 — Remarks by Jane Hopkins
• 13:06 — Q&A with Kathy Bay
• 46:06 — Q&A with union leaders

Resources mentioned during the town hall

CDC 

• Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)
  • ACIP Committee Members
• Understanding and Explaining mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines
• Frequently Asked Questions about COVID-19 Vaccination

Washington State Department of Health 

• Vaccine Allocation Guidance – Phase 1A

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

• Vaccinating Pregnant and Lactating Patients Against COVID-19

Have more questions?

If you have questions about the coronavirus vaccine, contact the Washington State Department of Health at COVID.Vaccine@doh.wa.gov. If you have questions or concerns about how your employer is managing the vaccine or other aspects of COVID-19, please contact your delegate or organizer.