Join Dr. Martha Blum, medical director, infection prevention, as she discusses the COVID-19 vaccine and answers questions from the community. Dr. Blum will discuss the following regarding the vaccine:
- Benefits
- Side effects
- Who is eligible to get the vaccine in the early stages
This free online presentation will be available by video and audio via WebEx and also available to view live on Community Hospital’s Facebook page.
Those interested in joining the WebEx are encouraged to register online. You will be able to type questions for Dr. Blum during the registration process. The presentation will be recorded for those who cannot attend.
Martha Blum, MD, PhD, is board certified in infectious diseases. She received her medical degree from Cornell University Medical College in 2002 and completed her residency and fellowship in infectious diseases at University of California Los Angeles Medical Center. She has a doctorate in medical virology from Rockefeller University. Dr. Blum was assistant professor of medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases at UCLA from 2007-14, when she joined Montage Medical Group. She has received research grants from the National Institutes of Health and published research articles on many viral infections, including HIV, HTLV, SARS, and Hepatitis B and C viruses.
Ask a question prior to the townhall
Please note: This is a lecture about the COVID-19 vaccine and is not a vaccine clinic.
