In an effort to provide our community with detailed and factual information about the COVID-19 vaccine, the following practices have created this video:
- Campbell Clinic
- Gastro One
- MidSouth Pulmonary & Sleep Specialists, P.C.
- OrthoSouth
- Semmes Murphey
- Stern Cardiovascular
- West Cancer Center & Research Institute
Guest speakers, Dr. Stephen Threlkeld and Dr. Mary McDonald, will discuss the following information. Each question has its own segment shown at the bottom of this video’s progress bar. Hover your mouse over the progress bar to view individual question-by-question segments.
- 0:00 Start
- 0:39 – Why has FDA approval taken so long and what is the process?
- 2:37 – Has this vaccine been thoroughly researched?
- 5:05 – Will I experience any side effects when getting the vaccine?
- 6:59 – If I have a respiratory illness, will the vaccine increase my difficulty breathing?
- 8:26 – If I have had allergic reactions to other vaccines, will I have one to this vaccine?
- 9:27 – Have people experienced adverse reactions when receiving this vaccine?
- 10:42 – If I’ve already had COVID-19, am I immune to getting it again?
- 12:28 – How long will my antibodies protect me from COVID-19?
- 13:03 – Why should I get the vaccine if I can still catch and transmit COVID-19?
- 15:58 – Why should I get the vaccine if I am young, healthy and/or already had COVID-19?
- 17:25 – Is a 3rd vaccine recommended?
- 20:45 – Should we expect more variants of COVID-19?
- 21:54 – What are the risks for taking the vaccine if I am pregnant, plan to get pregnant, or concerned about fertility?
- 27:27 – Can I breastfeed after receiving the vaccine?
- 28:40 – Should I get my child vaccinated?
- 30:55 – Should I wait to get a mammogram after receiving the vaccine?
- 31:40 – Is our current situation similar to the Swine Flu, or any other pandemic in history?
- 32:41 – Are there any other medications used to treat or prevent COVID-19?
- 33:49 – How should I handle situations with healthcare workers that discourage the vaccine?
About Guest Speakers:
Dr. Stephen Threlkeld is Board certified in infectious disease since 1997, and is now a managing member of Threlkeld Infectious Disease. He is currently President (since 2016) of the medical staff at Baptist Hospital – Memphis and serves as epidemiologist for the hospital, and also is an assistant professor at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center.
Dr. Mary McDonald is a co-founder of McDonald Murrmann Women’s Clinic. She earned her medical degree with high honors from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, and serves as a clinical instructor at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center.
It is our sincere hope that this video will help clarify any misinformation or confusion our healthcare family may have about the COVID-19 vaccine.