Connecting ALS

Welcome to Connecting ALS. This week, we are joined by Dr. Clifton Gooch who takes us through the latest news on the COVID-19 vaccines, explains their safety and efficacy, and talks about what they mean for people with ALS.

Show Notes

This week, Mike and Jeremy are joined by Dr. Clifton Gooch, chair of the University of South Florida’s Department of Neurology and a member of The ALS Association’s national board of trustees. Dr. Gooch takes us through the latest news on the COVID-19 vaccines, explains their safety and efficacy, and talks about what they mean for people with ALS.

Learn more about Dr. Gooch at https://www.als.org/about-us/leadership/clifton-cliff-gooch-md

Read Dr. Gooch’s piece on the long-term impact of COVID-19 at https://www.tampabay.com/opinion/2020/11/18/the-covid-long-haulers-when-the-body-gets-better-but-the-brain-does-not-column/

Find out what the CDC says about the COVID-19 vaccine at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/vaccine-benefits.html

This episode was produced by Garrett Tiedemann and is brought to you by The ALS Association’s national office and the Association’s Minnesota/North Dakota/South Dakota Chapter. 

What is Connecting ALS?

Connecting ALS is a weekly podcast produced by The ALS Association in partnership with CitizenRacecar. We aim to discuss research and technology developments, highlight advocacy efforts, and share the personal stories woven through the community.