Shining a Light at the End of the Tunnel

28 OMA Ontario Medical Association | Shining a Light at the End of the Tunnel 3 Guiding Considerations for a Safe, Accessible, and Equitable COVID-19 Vaccination Framework in Ontario Executive Summary As COVID-19 continues to impact the lives, health and well-being of Ontarians and people around the world, the promise of vaccination in reducing the risk of contracting the disease is eagerly antici. [...] As well, communication to the public should OMA Ontario Medical Association | Shining a Light at the End of the Tunnel 9 Guiding Considerations for a Safe, Accessible, and Equitable COVID-19 Vaccination Framework in Ontario be transparent about the limitations of planning based on these unknown factors at this time, to prepare the public for the likelihood that elements of the vaccination strategy. [...] Moreover, given the high degree of trust placed in the knowledge and judgment of physicians by the public, strategies that showcase these providers receiving the vaccine in a public setting and that position them as champions of the vaccine will likely be helpful in promoting public acceptance and uptake of the vaccine. [...] Given the questions that remain regarding the effectiveness and safety of the vaccine, the longevity and accuracy of the data surrounding it, and the rapid nature of the rollout, it is critical to consider means to ensure adequate levels of vaccine acceptance to address these concerns. [...] • Continuous and sustained monitoring allow for the detection of trends indicating a need for interventions to sustain confidence in the COVID-19 vaccine or identify populations not being vaccinated • Provision of this data to physicians and other health-care providers to directly address patient concerns and to help explain the benefits of a vaccine in overcoming the pandemic • Data monitoring of.