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COVID Vaccines in the Immunocompromised

COVID Vaccines in the Immunocompromised is a video perspective compilation that dives into considerations and management of immunocompromised patients across multiple specialties.
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  • Hematology/Oncology; Robert Soiffer, MD
  • Allergy/Asthma; Niraj Patel, MD
  • Rheumatology; Cassandra Calabrese, DO
  • Endocrinology; Ricardo Correa, MD

    • Endocrinology; Ricardo Correa, MD

    In this video, Ricardo Correa, MD, an endocrinologist at the Cleveland Clinic, discusses:

    • how he approaches discussions about COVID-19 vaccination with patients with diabetes, and how to make patients understand the complications and side effects of not getting vaccinated;
    • concerns patients with diabetes have expressed, including dealing with social media myths and conspiracy theories, and addressing vaccine hesitancy;
    • how views of the COVID-19 vaccines have evolved over time, specifically the impact and interpretations of shifting data;
    • how endocrinologists are keeping up-to-date with COVID-19 vaccine recommendations, and how his clinic has worked with CDC guidelines;
    • how the vaccination factor affects management of patients with diabetes, with a focus on educating patients on the necessity for vaccination;
    • and the greater effects of COVID infection on diabetic patients, including the likelihood for a "more severe" illness.

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    covid-19
    covid-19 vaccine
    vaccine hesitancy
    immunosuppressant
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    cleveland clinic
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