Over the course of the pandemic, we’ve learned that the COVID-19 virus changes rapidly, producing many variants, similar to the flu. As a result, COVID-19 vaccines – like flu vaccines – must be updated to align with dominant viral strains currently circulating. While public awareness of the need for an updated flu vaccine has been established for many years, low COVID-19 vaccine uptake rates over the past year suggest a potential gap in knowledge around the need for updated protection against COVID-19.
To help journalists cover these changes, the National Press Foundation will host an online briefing, COVID and Flu Vaccine Updates Explained, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. ET, July 24.
This free webinar, sponsored by CVEEP, Champions for Vaccine Education, Equity and Progress, will explore the basics of virology as well as the latest CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommendations for the latest COVID-19 vaccine.