UVM Continuing Ed's video: COVID-19: Holiday Celebrations Flu Season While We Wait for a Vaccine

The holidays and flu season are fast approaching. The vaccine for COVID-19 is still in the testing and approval process, so how can you stay healthy during the holidays and flu season? University of Vermont Robert Larner College of Medicine’s Dr. Jan Carney provided an update on current COVID-19 data and trends as well as shared measures to deal with the pending flu season and holiday celebrations safely. Vermont Department of Health’s Immunization Program Manager Christine Finley walked viewers through the vaccine approval process and discussed how the vaccine will be distributed in Vermont once it is approved. Finley also reviewed the flu vaccine timing and distribution. An overview of UVM’s Master of Public Health program is also provided in the webinar recording. Learn more about UVM's Master of Public Health program here: https://learn.uvm.edu/program/public-health-at-uvm/ Topics included: Current COVID-19 Data and Trends Overview of the Vaccine Approval Process Process to Distribute Vaccine in Vermont How to Prepare for Holiday Celebrations and Flu Season Overview of UVM Master of Public Health Program Panelists included: Jan Carney, MD, MPH: Associate Dean for Public Health and Health Policy; Professor of Medicine, Director Graduate Public Health Programs Christine Finley, APRN, MPH: Immunization Program Manager, Vermont Dept. of Health