As cardiovascular professionals, we are charged with trying to improve the health of our patients across Indiana. The COVID pandemic has brought unprecedented challenges to our health institutions, patients, and to us as providers. As the Delta variant burns its way through our population, adversely affecting so many Hoosiers, many of whom are not vaccinated, we must advocate and counsel our cardiovascular patients regarding the importance of getting one of the COVID vaccines. You have a unique relationship with your patients; they trust you as health advisors. Our cardiovascular patients have some of the highest risks with respect to poor outcomes with COVID infection.

We have put together a guide for you to address some common myths and rebuttals about the COVID vaccine. It is our hope that you will be able to use this information to counsel your patients and help us all put an end to this pandemic.