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The Need for Allyship in Achieving Gender Equity in Gastroenterology
Oxentenko, Amy S. , Oxentenko, Amy S , Bilal, Mohammad , Balzora, Sophie , Pochapin, Mark
American Journal of Gastroenterology | October 20, 2021 | Volume: 116 | Issue: 12 | Pages: 2321-2323
Ensuring High and Equitable COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake Among Patients With IBD
Caldera, Freddy , Caldera, Freddy , Balzora, Sophie , Hayney, Mary S. , Farraye, Francis A. , Cross, Raymond K.
Inflammatory Bowel Diseases | May 20, 2021 | Volume: 27 | Issue: 10 | Pages: 1703-1705
Abstract The recent emergency use authorization of a third COVID-19 vaccine means that most patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) will soon be eligible to be vaccinated. Gastroenterology clinicians should be prepared to address patients’ concerns regarding safety and efficacy of vaccines. They should also strongly recommend that all their patients be vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine. Additionally, they should be prepared to educate patients about logistics that will result in successful vaccination completion. All these measures will be crucial to ensure high uptake among their patients with IBD.