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An online panel Saturday evening worked to encourage Calgary-area Muslims to get immunized against COVID-19.
A prominent local faith leader and an epidemiologist took part in the panel, called “I Don’t Trust the COVID Vaccine,” aiming to give Muslims details they need to make an informed decision on the vaccine while combating hesitancy and misinformation.
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Calgary Imam Sheikh Fayaz Tilly said Muslims can receive a vaccine during the holy month of Ramadan without breaking fast. He added all ingredients in the vaccines are halal, meaning it is permissible in Islam faith.
Building trust key to tackling vaccine hesitation among immigrants, say event organizers
Online education events targeting newcomers can help play a huge part in improving vaccine uptake in those communities, according to event organizers.
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Posted: May 03, 2021 5:00 AM MT | Last Updated: May 3
Some immigrants can be reluctant to get immunized due to language barriers and misinformation. Two online education events targeting newcomers to Calgary are taking place this week.(Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press)
Online education events targeting newcomers and specific religious groups in Calgary can help play a huge part in improving vaccine uptake in those communities, according to event organizers and organizations that work with newcomers.