In this episode Chris talks with guests Gabby and Josephine Thinwa in a discussion about COVID and how it looks like from the perspective of medical workers. They aim to help convince more people to get vaccinated and one day conquer COVID, as well as answer questions and misconceptions from the community. Interview Topics:

• Will we ever reach a point where at least 80% of the population will be fully vaccinated
• The process of administering vaccines and booster shots
• What makes Omicron different from other COVID variants
• The importance of wearing masks and finding the correct type for you
• What is the “Stealth Omicron” sub-variant
• Will life ever “go back to normal” if everyone gets vaccinated
• Why the death count of COVID seems to rise as we reach the peak
• How pharmacists give everyone the masks they are entitled to
• How do we overcome the distrust we have for the vaccine
• The emotional fatigue that healthcare workers have
• How to convince friends and loved ones to get vaccinated
• “Does getting the vaccine give you COVID?”

Mentioned In Episode: Jenny Stonemeier - Executive Director of the Chief Howell Foundation

Dominique Bryant-Howell - President and Co-Founder of the Chris Howell Foundation

James Bailey - Deputy Chief of the Arlington Fire Department

Jaclynn Fuller - Texas Field Operations Director for Nomi Health

Guests:

Gabby Geren

http://www.perronepharmacy.com

Community Pharmacist at Perrone Pharmacy

Dr. Josephine Thinwa

Physician and Scientist at UT Southwestern Medical Center 

Social Media Links:

https://twitter.com/josephinethinwa

Quotes from Episode:

1. We have to be the ambassadors of the vaccine.
2. Avoid Dr. Google, get your information from the right sources.