Welcome to Part 2 of our interview with Dr. Akilah A. Jefferson, MD, MSc. In this episode, we get into the impact of Covid on the minority communities, and  I discuss the side effects caused by the Covid-19 Vaccine.Akilah A. Jefferson Shah, MD, MSc is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Allergy, and Immunology at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine (UAMS). She received her medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine and her BA in Bioethics from Brown University. She is also trained in health policy and bioethics, completing post-graduate degrees in both fields at Georgetown University and the National Institutes of Health. She completed her allergy and immunology fellowship training at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID/NIH) and residency in internal medicine at The George Washington University Hospital.[Anaphylaxis due to the Covid-19 VaccineArticle review on Anaphylaxis in relation to the Pfizer Vaccine after the first doseDefinition of AnaphylaxisSudden onsetRapid progression of signs and symptomsInvolving multiple organ systemsCommon signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis after the first dose of Pfizer Vaccine[I talk about the values and vital information discussed in this episodeRefusing to cater to patients due to underlying racismIncreased rate of mortalities in Minority communities due to racism and biasesAddressing and resolving racism and segregation in the healthcare industryWhat stops people, specifically people of color, from participating in Vaccine trialsCombating mistrust[Akilah’s thoughts on the first vaccines that came outPfizer, Moderna, Johnson & JohnsonTracking and monitoring the symptoms and overall state of people who were vaccinated against Covid-19Convincing people of the importance of getting vaccinated against Covid-19The future of vaccines going forwardWhy we should invest in science and researchEncouraging the youth to venture into science and medicineWhat we need to do as a nation to go back to some sense of normality [Do you have any personal superstitions?Do not put your purse on the ground, because you’ll lose all your moneyExplain the importance of a birthday to a person who just woke up from a comaIf you had to hang out with any fictitious character for an entire day? Who that be?Princess Ariel[Follow Dr. Akilah Jefferson ShahSee Links BelowRecap of key information discussed in the episodeFinal Words Tweetable Quotes:“It’s risk versus reward. I believe the reward is greater than the risk of harm when getting vaccinated for Covid-19.” - Dr. Randy Hines II“To combat mistrust, you have to give people a reason to trust you.” - Dr. Akilah Jefferson“You can have an allergic reaction to any medication you take, to any other vaccine you take.” - Dr. Akilah Jefferson “The only way we get back to any sense of normalcy is when we all decide that we’re each other’s keepers.” - Dr. Akilah Jefferson Resources and Links Mentioned:Shimabukuro, Tom, and Narayan Nair. “Allergic Reactions Including Anaphylaxis After Receipt of the First Dose of Pfizer-BioNtech Covid-19 Vaccine.” Journal of the American Medical Association, vol. 325, no. 8, 23 Feb. 2021, pp. 780–781.Covid’s Devastation on the Black Community and What Needs to ChangeJama February Article on Anaphylaxis in relationships to the Pfizer Vaccine after first doseCDC Article on Anaphylaxis after receipt of first dose of Pfizer VaccineThe Brighton CollaborationBrighton Collaboration Case Definition of Anaphylaxis for use in SPSU studyConnect with Akilah, follow her on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest. To know more, you can connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Also, visit my website https://hinesentertainment.com/ or email me at [email protected]  LEAVE A REVIEW AND RATING + help someone who wants to learn more about useful health information by sharing this episode or click here to listen to more episodes.