In this session, we discussed operational strategy and communications for planning a safe return to school amid COVID-19. We shared available guidance and resources to support communities, school-based health providers, and leaders in education and public health. Our expert panel highlighted the approaches they are taking to prepare for safe schools in their local community.

This live session was recorded on May 14, 2021, and contains CDC guidance that was up-to-date at the time, but may not reflect current guidelines. Please visit this page to learn about COVID vaccines.

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We had an engaging discussion with Dr. Stephen Perez, a Lieutenant in the U.S Public Health Service and nurse epidemiologist at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.  In this session, we discussed strategies and key messaging for building vaccine confidence among health care personnel and guidance for leading effective vaccine conversations with staff at your health care facility.

This live session was recorded on March 19, 2021, and contains CDC guidance that was up-to-date at the time, but may not reflect current guidelines. Please visit this page to learn about COVID vaccines. To skip the CDC guideline portion, start the video at 6:53.

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