Department of Medicine

“There’s a spectrum,” said Michelle Barron, senior medical director of infection prevention at UCHealth. “Some people had no symptoms, and so you’re worrying about some things that may not even happen. ... Younger people seem to have more reactions than older people. That probably is something to do with just their immune system being more robust.”

Michelle Barron, Senior Medical Director of Infection Prevention and Control at UCHealth [and professor of medicine at CU School of Medicine], said speaking with friends and family about their vaccine experiences can soothe concerns. “The vaccine has proven to be very safe, and getting it can protect not only you but your family and friends as well,” said Barron.

Michelle Barron, the senior medical director of infection at UCHealth [and professor of medicine at CU School of Medicine], told Denver7 she was excited about the outcome because it could help end the pandemic.