Vaccine equity: Why it matters and how to achieve it

The COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately affected specific demographics, with Black, Latinx, and Indigenous communities being among the hardest hit. As vaccinations ramp up across the country, data has shown that — despite some efforts to provide vaccines to typically underserved populations — people of color are at higher risk yet are still less likely to be vaccinated.

In this article, recommendations from experts from the city, tribal, state, and public health domains discuss inequity in COVID-19 vaccination rates, and provide recommendations for improving and increasing vaccine distribution among traditionally under resourced communities. (author abstract)