Beyond the Bin

A Special Interview with Dr. Jim Russell: Got The Shot

November 17, 2021 Casella Waste Systems, Inc.
Beyond the Bin
A Special Interview with Dr. Jim Russell: Got The Shot
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In this episode, Shelley Sayward sits down with Dr. Jim Russell, a local physician in the Rutland area who specializes in emergency sports medicine and has a long-standing history in our community. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Russell worked closely with essential businesses to help them manage outbreaks and answer challenging questions about health, safety, and vaccinations that have come up throughout the ever-changing course of the pandemic. Dr. Russell has been incredibly instrumental in providing guidance to Casella throughout the pandemic and remains a valuable resource today.

How does the new vaccine technology affect your body once you've received the vaccination?
What is the advice for healthy individuals who still have not gotten vaccinated?
Do masks work and should we still be wearing them?
Are the vaccines safe for women who are pregnant or planning to start a family? 
What role do booster shots play in the future of the pandemic and how will their distribution play our over the next couple of months?