How Does the Coronavirus Vaccine Work? (podcast)
Frequently asked questions about safety, need, effectiveness

Dr. Mark Shalauta, Family Medicine, Scripps Clinic
Frequently asked questions about safety, need, effectiveness
It appears that there’s finally some light at the end of the tunnel. The COVID-19 vaccines have arrived in San Diego County. The first doses have already been distributed and more are on the way. The federal government will cover the cost of the vaccine and more mass vaccination sites are opening around the region.
In this episode of San Diego Health, host Susan Taylor is joined by Mark Shalauta, MD, a family medicine physician at Scripps Clinic Rancho Bernardo and member of the Scripps Vaccine Advisory Committee, to discuss the arrival of the COVID-19 vaccine and what it means.
Dr. Shalauta gives an overview of how the COVID-19 vaccine works, who can get it, how safe it is and what to expect after immunization. Though the vaccine’s arrival is a big step toward eradicating COVID, Dr. Shalauta stresses that it’s still recommended to wear a mask, social distance and practice hand hygiene, at least for the time being.
Listen to the episode on what to know about the COVID-19 vaccine
Listen to the episode on what to know about the COVID-19 vaccine
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