On December 14, the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) released this message attributed to Ada Stewart, MD, AAFP President:
“This weekend marked an important moment in the fight against COVID-19 with the first vaccine receiving approval. While broad distribution plans and timing are being determined, family physicians will play a critical role in ensuring patients across the country get the vaccine. On Wednesday, December 16, the AAFP is hosting a Virtual Town Hall focused on the approval process, safety and efficacy information, distribution, and having conversations with patients.
“Our guests will be two family physicians: Jonathan Temte, MD, PhD, who represents the AAFP on the COVID-19 workgroup for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC’s) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), and Lee Norman, MD, secretary of the Kansas Department of Health and Environment.
“I invite you to join us for this important Town Hall on Wednesday, December 16, at 8 p.m. and we would appreciate your help getting the word out to our members about this opportunity to learn about the vaccine and ask their questions.
“In addition to this week’s Town Hall, our COVID-19 vaccine webpage is a resource to help you and members get the latest vaccine-related information that family physicians need to know.
“Thank you for everything you do every day to help our members and your community.”