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May 2021
24m 26s

Coronavirus Tele-Town Hall: Vaccines, Va...

AARP
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Recorded Live May 6

Experts answered your questions and provided the latest information on COVID-19 vaccines, as well as how to prioritize mental wellness and maintain social connections during the pandemic.

The experts:

  • Rekha Rapaka, M.D., Ph.D.Assistant Professor of Medicine, Center for Vaccine Development, Division of Infectious Diseases, University of Maryland
  • Samantha Farro, Ph.D.Licensed psychologist, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Multidisciplinary Center on Aging
  • Nancy LeaMondExecutive Vice President, Chief Advocacy and Engagement Officer, AARP
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