Chasing A Moving Target: A Roundtable Discussion on COVID-19 Vaccinations in Frail Older Adults

27 November 2021

Webinar

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The COVID-19 pandemic is evolving and changing very rapidly as new viral variants emerge. There is huge amount of information surrounding the vaccines and vaccination programmes, some of which are unsubstantiated or unverified. This has caused much confusion and anxiety for healthcare professionals, patients and the public.

The Chapter of Geriatricians launched a Position Statement, entitled “Covid-19 Vaccination for Frail Older Adults” in July 2021. The Chapter, Geriatric Education and Research Institute and Society for Geriatric Medicine Singapore are organising this roundtable discussion as a platform for knowledge exchange and dissemination as well as provide an update on the latest developments in vaccinations in frail older adults.

Event date: 27 November 2021 (Saturday)
Time: 2:00PM – 4:00PM
Platform: Zoom

Programme Schedule

Time	Topics
13:30	Registration
14:00	Introduction to the Position Statement – Rationale and Journey ‘Covid-19 Vaccinations in Frail Older Adults’ By Dr Matthew Chen
14:10	New Evidence – Update from Knowledge Synthesis By Ms Penny Lun
14:25	To B or Not to B: Boosters & Variants in the Elderly By A/Prof Lim Poh Lian
14:40	Vaccination in Long-term Care – Challenges and Hope By Ms Heidi Rafman
14:55	Break
15:05	Public Health Perspective – Vaccinated or Non-vaccinated Choices By Dr Derrick Heng
15:20	Panel Discussion Moderated by Dr Christopher Lien

Speakers and Panelists

Associate Professor Ding Yew Yoong
Associate Professor Tan Thai Lian
Associate Professor Lim Poh Lian
Dr Derrick Heng
Dr Matthew Chen
Dr Pradeep Paul George
Ms Heidi Rafman
Ms Penny Lun

Moderator

Dr Christopher Lien