Risa Hoshino, M.D. - Should You Get the COVID Vaccine? ANSWERS to the Most Common Questions

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In today's episode, we're joined by Dr. Risa Hoshino, an NYU trained board certified pediatrician & vaccine expert who works in public health. Our team compiled a list of the most common questions we receive from our patients regarding the COVID vaccines & we have jam packed ALL of the answers into this entire podcast! Dr. Hoshino has been growing like wild-fire on IG (https://www.instagram.com/dr.risahoshino/) through creating content that has been centered around public health updates with COVID. She provides us with tons of insider information & this is the perfect episode for anyone who may be on the fence about getting vaccinated. 

Show Notes:

0:00 - intro 
1. Topics Included in this podcast (0:54) 
2. Primer for today’s episode (How COVID-19 infects cells, How our immune system works & How COVID Vaccines Work) (2:46) 
3. How to connect with us! (5:49)
4. A word from our sponsor: Picmonic (6:12) 
5. Introducing Dr. Risa Hoshino (7:39)
6. History of mRNA Vaccines (12:08) 
Dr. Risa’s ‘Was the Vaccine Rushed’ post:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CIgFoQZhnxt/?utm_medium=copy_link
7. Moderna & Pfizer data: Have they decreased rates of hospitalization? (13:33)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33985964/
https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/70/wr/mm7018e1.htm
8. The difference between mRNA Vaccines & the Adenovirus vector vaccines (15:44)
9. Can the vaccines change your DNA? (17:21)
10.  Which vaccine should you get? (17:42)
11. What are the most common side effects? (18:36) 
Dr Risa’s post on most common side effects:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CJ9BcKFBVeX/?utm_medium=copy_link
12. Risk of allergic reactions & absolute contra-indications to the vaccines (24:30)
Dr. Risa’s post on the ingredients:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CJTr0x6hqkE/?utm_medium=copy_link
13. Risk of bell’s palsy? (27:51)
14. Can you get COVID after getting the shot? (29:14)
15. After getting the shot, how long are you protecting/ can the immune system have antibodies against SARs-CoV-2? (30:41) 
Dr. Risa’s posts on how long the vaccines are effective for:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CNP5XN4hD0B/?utm_medium=copy_link
https://www.instagram.com/p/CQv42pdBdGW/?utm_medium=copy_link 
16. Do I really need my 2nd shot? (32:01)
Dr. Risa’s post on the second mRNA vaccine:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CK_3B-wBSQ6/?utm_medium=copy_link
17. Will we need boosters? (33:34)
18. Will delaying 2nd dose effect vaccine efficacy? (34:26)
19. Do Vaccines decrease the risk of asymptomatic transmission? (36:12)
Dr. RIsa’s post on asymptomatic transmission:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CNIKmVPh50e/?utm_medium=copy_link
20. What is herd immunity? (37:42)
21. Are the vaccines efficacious with different variants? (39:38) 
Dr. Risa’s latest post on the Delta Variant:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CQJRmAkByiW/?utm_medium=copy_link
22. How to deal with anti-vaxxers? (41:25)
23. Vaccines in those ages 12 & up? Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) Process? (43:54)
Dr. Risa’s latest post on myocarditis & mRNA shots:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CQBpip6BI6F/?utm_medium=copy_link
https://www.instagram.com/p/CQgkBooh4vl/?utm_medium=copy_link
24. Devils Advocate: is COVID in kids even serious? (47:38)
Dr. Risa’s post on 8 reasons to get your child vaccinated & AHA + ASA statements:
https://www.instagram.com/p/COvSGO7Bfwu/?utm_medium=copy_link
https://www.instagram.com/p/CPTQZsGBUao/?utm_medium=copy_link
25. Complications we've seen from COVID: Adults vs. Kids (49:45) 
26. Pediatrician addresses vaccine hesitancy w/ parents (52:55)
27. Can we take off our masks? (55:12)
Dr. RIsa’s post on the CDC’s mask guidelines:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CPBQhFdhE1p/?utm_medium=copy_link
28. Did masks work? A Pediatrician & FM doctor’s thoughts (1:01:01)
29. Do the vaccines affect the Menstrual cycle & Fertility? (1:03:32)
Dr. Risa’s full post on COVID shots & your period:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CNxZZ_IBqJc/?utm_medium=copy_link
30. Is there a risk of miscarriage with vaccines? (1:05:28) 
31. Can Pregnant & Breastfeeding moms get the Vaccine? (1:06:22) 
Dr. Risa’s posts on mRNA vaccines & Pregnancy:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CN-Oa6MhDrJ/?utm_medium=copy_link
https://www.instagram.com/p/CMC6IefBJW1/?utm_medium=copy_link
Dr. Risa’s post on pregnant people being at higher risk:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CNxZZ_IBqJc/?utm_medium=copy_link
32. Latest news with the J&J Vaccine? (1:08:44)
Dr. Risa’s post w/ the newest update regarding J&J:
https://www.instagram.com/p/COF9zNzBXJ-/?utm_medium=copy_link
33. When Can We Reach Herd Immunity? (1:12:58) 
34. COVID Horror Stories  (1:13:53) 
35. How to connect w/ Dr. Risa (1:16:01) 

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