S2:E11 - “COVID Q&A – with Dr. Russell Faust and Dr. Steve McGraw A discussion about the efficacy and safety of the forthcoming vaccines.” Recorded December 14, 2020
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The COVID-19 vaccines are here! Today, we welcome back Dr. Steve McGraw and Dr. Russell Faust. Together, these guys have been major part of EMS’ understanding and response throughout the entire COVID-19 pandemic. Even though we are located in Southeast Michigan and we mention our home state a lot, today’s content applies to EMS on the national and even the global scale.
Dr. Steve McGraw is an ED physician at Ascension Providence Hospitals in both Southfield and Novi, Michigan. Steve is also the current Oakland County Medical Control Authority EMS Medical Director which provides oversight to over 50 EMS agencies. Dr. Russel Faust is the Medical Director of Oakland County Health. Before medical school, Dr. Faust earned his PhD in cellular molecular biology. After medical school he trained as a trauma surgeon and THEN, if that wasn’t enough, he did a fellowship in pediatric head and neck surgery. Our man Russ has 30 years in academic medicine, and he ran NIH funded labs to do applied translational cellular molecular biology. My boys are wicked smart! What we're saying is that Russ and Steve know what they’re talking about. They’re both considered experts in their respective fields and they’re here to explain what the vaccines are, how they work and the safety profile. Since the announcement of the release of the COVID vaccines, the docs have been fielding a LOT of questions from their colleagues as well as their family and friends about the vaccines. Are they safe? What if I already had COVID, should I get it? What if I’m pregnant? Do the vaccines alter your DNA? What if I don’t want to get it right now, can I get it later? As you can imagine, the list of questions goes on and on.
In an effort to help, we’ve invited Steve and Russ to come on and lay out all the questions they’ve been receiving and deliver clear and concise answers. Most importantly, all of their answers are based in the latest scientific data and literature that clearly demonstrates the safety of the current COVID vaccines that are currently available.
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