AARP Hawai`i holding webinar on COVID-19 Vaccine

Kupuna who have questions about the COVID-19 vaccine can register for an AARP Hawai`i Zoom webinar with the state Department of Health on Friday, Feb. 12 at 2 p.m.

Christopher CJ Johnson, an outreach specialist with the Hawai`i Department of Health, will explain how the current COVID-19 vaccines work and how the state is distributing the vaccine. Participants will also have a chance to ask questions.

People can register to get a Zoom link by going to aarp.cvent.com/COVID2-12. The webinar will also be simulcast on Facebook Live on the @aarphawaii Facebook page. To find out about other webinars that AARP is offering go to aarp.org/hi or the AARP Hawai`i Facebook page and click on Upcoming Events.

“We are hearing from kupuna who have questions and want to know how to get vaccinated. That’s why we held a Telephone Town Hall on Jan. 30 and why we are holding the Zoom webinar on Feb. 12,”said Keali`i Lopez, AARP Hawai`i state director. “We will be holding more webinars and telephone forums in the near future. Keep checking our web page and Facebook page to find out when the forums will be held and how to register. You can also go online to aarp.org/hivaccine for updated information on vaccinations in Hawai`i.”

The Jan. 30 Telephone Town Hall can be viewed on the AARP Hawai`i Facebook page or at vekeo.com/aarphawaii.