(Washington, D.C., Thursday, May 6, 2021) – This Mother’s Day, the COVID-19 Vaccine Education and Equity Project, a national coalition composed of 200 leading organizations representing patients, providers, employers and public health organizations, is sharing advice and facts about the COVID-19 vaccine with mothers of all ages.
Beth Battaglino, RN-C, and CEO of HealthyWomen discusses their work with the COVID-19 Vaccine Education and Equity Project, as well as which activities are safe for families once they have been fully vaccinated.
About the COVID-19 Vaccine Education and Equity Project:
As 200 leading organizations representing patients, caregivers and families, diverse communities, healthcare workers, older Americans, veterans, frontline workers and scientists, the COVID-19 Vaccine Education and Equity Project launched in December 2020 to provide information about the clinical trials process, regulatory review, distribution of and access to COVID-19 vaccines in a way that promotes equity and trust. Support for the project has been provided by Pfizer, Inc. and Johnson & Johnson. Learn more at covidvaccineproject.org.
About HealthyWomen:
HealthyWomen is the leading established and respected not-for-profit women’s health organization that has inspired and empowered millions of women to take a proactive role in their health and the health of their families for 30+ years. Over the past three decades, HealthyWomen has developed an extensive library of online and print information on topics ranging from heart disease and breast cancer to diabetes and wellness — with hundreds of lifestyle and condition-oriented topics in between.
About Generations United:
The mission of Generations United is to improve the lives of children, youth, and older people through intergenerational collaboration, public policies, and programs for the enduring benefit of all. For over three decades, Generations United has catalyzed cooperation and collaboration among generations, evoking the vibrancy, energy and sheer productivity that result when people of all ages come together. We believe that we can only be successful in the face of our complex future if age diversity is regarded as a national asset and fully leveraged.