{"id":16480,"date":"2021-04-27T11:58:36","date_gmt":"2021-04-27T15:58:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom.ocfl.net\/?post_type=press-release&p=16480"},"modified":"2021-04-27T12:10:30","modified_gmt":"2021-04-27T16:10:30","slug":"mayor-jerry-l-demings-adventhealth-and-the-florida-department-of-health-in-orange-county-answer-questions-regarding-the-covid-19-vaccine","status":"publish","type":"press-release","link":"https:\/\/newsroom.ocfl.net\/media-advisories\/press-releases\/2021\/04\/mayor-jerry-l-demings-adventhealth-and-the-florida-department-of-health-in-orange-county-answer-questions-regarding-the-covid-19-vaccine\/","title":{"rendered":"Mayor Jerry L. Demings, AdventHealth and the Florida Department of Health in Orange County Answer Questions Regarding the COVID-19 Vaccine"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Orange County, Fla.<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 In a panel discussion Monday afternoon, AdventHealth, in partnership with Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings and the Florida Department of Health in Orange County, discussed issues regarding COVID-19 vaccine options and efficacies in a Town Hall setting at ICP Orlando Church.<\/p>\n

Dr. Alric Simmonds, AdventHealth\u2019s Chief Health Equity Officer, along with Dr. Raul Pino, Health Officer for the Florida Department of Health in Orange County and Dr. Victor Herrera, Associate Chief Medical Officer, infectious disease specialist at AdventHealth Orlando, fielded questions about the effectiveness and safety of taking the COVID-19 vaccine.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe term \u2018justified skepticism\u2019 sums it up perfectly,\u201d said Dr. Alric Simmonds. \u201cWe understand why many people are skeptical of vaccines. Please don\u2019t let your fear prevent you from getting a vaccine that can save you.\u201d<\/p>\n

Community leaders from across Central Florida participated in the panel discussion that lasted about an hour.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur goal was to bring medical experts and trusted physicians directly to the local communities with most questions,\u201d said Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings. \u201cThis type of open dialogue and presentation of facts, is what I believe will better inform our residents on how to protect themselves and loved ones against the COVID-19 virus. As a community, together we can build immunity by getting vaccinated.\u201d<\/p>\n

This collaboration was an extension of the County\u2019s #IGotMyShot<\/a> public safety initiative and is another outreach effort to help make residents aware of the safety, convenience and benefits of receiving the vaccine.<\/p>\n

To learn more about #IGotMyShot, how to become an advocate, and to track Orange County\u2019s progress in reaching its goal of herd immunity visit, www.ocfl.net\/IGotMyShot<\/a>.<\/p>\n

To re-watch the program, please visit: https:\/\/youtu.be\/GkMRZW-m4tw<\/a> or https:\/\/vimeo.com\/540043666<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Orange County, Fla.\u00a0\u2013 In a panel discussion Monday afternoon, AdventHealth, in partnership with Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings and the Florida Department of Health in Orange County, discussed issues regarding COVID-19 vaccine options and efficacies in a Town Hall setting at ICP Orlando Church. Dr. Alric Simmonds, AdventHealth\u2019s Chief Health Equity Officer, along with […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","class_list":["post-16480","press-release","type-press-release","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nMayor Jerry L. 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