Covid: Vaccine roundtable for faith leaders and community groups

The Mayor of the West Midlands is hosting a vaccine roundtable today (1 February) for local faith leaders and community groups.

The event's being done to give an insight into the Covid-19 vaccine and dispel any myths or fears.

Mayor Andy Street will be joined by a panel of experts, including:

• Dr Justin Varney, DPH Birmingham City Council

• Dr Rizwan Alidina, Practicing GP at Iridium Medical Centre, Birmingham and Solihull CCG

• Dr Sarah Raistrick, Coventry and Rugby CCG Chair

• Ash Banerjee, PHE Screening and Immunisation Lead in the West Midlands

• Sheikh Nuru Mohammed, Imam at the Clifton Road Mosque

• Andy Street, the Mayor of the West Midlands, said:

• “Vaccinations against Covid-19 have given us a clear route out of the misery of the past year, and it is brilliant to see so many people getting their jabs across the West Midlands.

• "However some are very reluctant to take the vaccine for a number of reasons, and it is important we look to address that.

• "So whether it’s dispelling some of the anti-vax fake news, or addressing some legitimate concerns around fertility and long-term pre-existing conditions, I have pulled together a panel of health experts from across the region to answer people’s questions and hopefully give them they reassurance they need to get protected against this awful virus.”

• The event's open to anyone and is free to join.

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