One of our NEXTperts, Dr. Clarion E. Johnson, recently wrote an article for Changing America recounting his own experience with vaccine hesitancy. The article, “Don’t let vaccine fear hinder possibility,” provides a doctor’s firsthand experience volunteering for Moderna’s Phase III clinical trial.
Summary
Dr. Johnson reflects on his experience and observations while participating in the COVID-19 vaccine trial and how he is using his experience to show that the benefits of the COVID-19 vaccine immensely outweigh its risks.
Read the full article here
About the Author
Dr. Clarion E. Johnson is the former global medical director for ExxonMobil, where he oversaw the health of 80,000 employees and affiliate employees worldwide. He is a cardiology specialist in Fairfax, Va., and has more than 45 years of experience in the medical field. As part of HealthNEXT’s on-demand Chief Medical Officer team, Dr. Johnson provides expert population health management services to organizations of all sizes. He also serves as a board member of the Milbank Memorial Fund and the de Beaumont Foundation, whose focus is improving state and local public health.
