On March 23, 2021 MTPC, GLAD, and the Massachusetts Trans Health Coalition hosted an information forum regarding COVID-19 Vaccines specifically for trans, nonbinary, and gender expansive community members. Trans, nonbinary, and gender expansive community members are often denied care and experience an overall lack of access to information, resources, and support. Medical experts discussed concerns and answered questions regarding the safety, availability, and rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine. This event was recorded and can be viewed at this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8aBDgVXQANE.
This event featured:
– Carl Streed, Research Lead at Boston Medical Center’s Center for Transgender Medicine and Surgery
– Pam Klein, Manager of the Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program’s Transgender Program
– Will Giordano-Perez, Physician Consultant for the RI Department of Health’s COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee
– Tre’Andre Valentine, Executive Director, MTPC
The following links were shared at the event:
Having difficulty navigating or accessing the vaccine registration process?
Volunteers are here to help: https://macovidvaxhelp.com/
MA Vaccination Info:
Email questions related to the COVID-19 vaccine: COVID-19-Vaccine-Plan-MA@mass.gov
Make an appointment for the vaccine: https://vaxfinder.mass.gov
Latest vaccine updates: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/massachusetts-covid-19-vaccination-data-and-updates
MA Vaccine phases: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/massachusetts-covid-19-vaccination-phases
MA Vaccine FAQ: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-vaccine-frequently-asked-questions
CDC Vaccination Info:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/index.html
CDC – After Vaccination Health Checker:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/safety/vsafe.html
COVID-19 Vaccine Ingredient Lists:
Moderna: https://www.fda.gov/media/144638/download
Pfizer: https://www.fda.gov/media/144414/download
Janssen (Johnson & Johnson): https://www.fda.gov/media/146305/download
Email info@masstpc.org for any questions.
