Dr. Shannon MacDonald

Assistant Professor, Faculty of Nursing/Adjunct Assistant Professor, School of Public Health, University of Alberta

Immunization, Vaccine, Child health, Public health

Media

WATCH — COVID-19 vaccine: Does it work? Is it safe? When can kids get it?

Who will be next in line to get the COVID-19 vaccine? And how will you know when it’s your turn?

What you need to know as COVID-19 vaccinations begin in Alberta

Why children in Canada won't receive a coronavirus vaccine immediately

Alberta government begins shopping for vaccine storage freezers

13 U of A researchers receive funding for COVID-19 vaccine research

Biography

Shannon MacDonald's program of research focuses on vaccine hesitancy, uptake, and safety, with an emphasis on supporting immunization best practice and policies. She has a particular interest in addressing system-level barriers and supports to achieving high immunization coverage, especially in vulnerable populations. MacDonald's research training is in epidemiology, public health, and nursing.

Expertise

  • Vaccine uptake
  • Immunization policy
  • Immunization program
  • Vaccine safety
  • Vaccine
  • Immunization
  • Child health
  • Public health