March 11, 2021 While many of us are waiting for a dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, a good portion of folks have a dose of skepticism about the shots — the question is if it’s a healthy one. Clockwise from top left, Alex Likowski, executive director of media relations for UMB; Mario Majette, MD, MPH; Courtney Jones Carney, MBA; and Milagritos Tapia, MD. Experts from the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) helped UMB faculty, students, and staff sort through their concerns to help them understand if the COVID-19 vaccine is right for them during a forum March 10 titled “Should I Get the Shot? A Community Conversation.”