“This panel discussion will examine vaccine safety and access at a critical moment for public health. As the childhood vaccine schedule faces changes, leading health experts will reaffirm the strong scientific evidence behind vaccine safety and effectiveness. Panelists will also explore barriers to equitable vaccine access and discuss why science-based practices are essential to protecting children, families, and communities, particularly concerning infectious diseases like hepatitis B and tuberculosis that remain persistent challenges for underrepresented communities like Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders. This webinar aims to clarify facts, address common concerns, and underscore the role of vaccines in preventing disease and sustaining public trust in healthcare.

Panel: - Dr. Susan Wu, Board Member, NCAPIP - Dr. Keith Winfrey, Chief Medical Officer, NOELA Community Health Center - Sili Savusa, Executive Director, Pacific Islander Community Association of Washington - Moderator: Mia Ayer, Policy Manager, APIAHF”