Breaking news:
The City of Miami Gardens’ Live Healthy Miami Gardens will launch its National Influenza Vaccination Week Initiative, Dec 6th – 12th. Speakers will share statistics and vital information surrounding the current flu season. Discussion will ensue communicating reasons why residents should exercise extreme caution when encountering the public during this flu season and the importance of the flu vaccine during the Corona Virus Pandemic. Representatives from participating health partners will provide information about their facilities and free vaccination opportunities at their respective clinical locations.
This initiative is made possible through a grant awarded by the CDC, to help educate and promote healthier communities. Vaccines protect your family from the flu and complications from the flu.
Time: Presentation
11:00 Introduction – Setting the scene and welcome
Councilwoman Katrina Wilson – District __ City of Miami Gardens
11:05 CDC Grant Award and NIVW Initiative
Ms. Thamara Labrousse – Program Director – Live Healthy Miami Gardens
11:10 The importance of the flu vaccine and why flu shots matter in today’s environment
Dr. Corina Blackmore – Director of Disease Control & Health – Florida Dept of Health
11:20 The difference between the flu and the Corona Virus
Dr. MJ Collier -The Hip Hop Doctor – Health contributor on the nationally syndicated Rickey Smiley
Morning Show
11:30 How and where to get your free vaccines – Provider Partners
Moshin Jaffer – UHI Clinic
Clinical Director – Jesse Thrice Community Center
Medical Director – CFCE
11:40 Q & A