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COVID-19 Virus and Vaccines Explained

Dr. Rebekah Robinette in NPC's science lab.

Dr. Rebekah Robinette standing in a science lab.Dr. Rebekah Robinette, associate professor of Microbiology at National Park College recently explained the SARS-CoV2 (COVID-19) virus, how it attacks our cells, how the vaccines work and their ingredients. These vaccines include common household items such as salts, sugar, fats and even vinegar.

She described why vaccines are important for protecting our bodies. “Avoid the infection. Get the protection,” said Robinette.

Dr. Robinette is an NPC graduate. She holds a doctorate in Biomedical Science from the University Of Florida College Of Medicine where she performed novel and ground-breaking fundamental medical research in Microbiology and Immunology. Read her full bio.

Watch: COVID-19 Virus and Vaccines Explained