Michigan Hosting Next Virtual Town Hall About COVID-19 Vaccine for Older Adults

WZZM 13 reports that the state of Michigan is hosting the latest virtual community town hall on the COVID-19 vaccine for older adults on Thursday. The event builds on earlier town halls with faith-based leaders and communities of color, concerning the safety, effectiveness, and importance of the vaccines for safely reopening the state. "Even as the COVID-19 vaccine eligibility expands, it's important that older adults understand the safety and efficacy of the authorized vaccines, so that they can get scheduled as soon as possible if they haven't already received the vaccine," said Alexis Travis with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services' Aging and Adult Services Agency. "Michigan's older residents have a higher risk of severe illness and death associated with COVID, so increasing their immunity will help protect our communities overall." The town halls seek to answer queries within vulnerable communities, and older adults are prioritized for vaccination as the risk of severe illness from COVID-19 increases with age.