COVID-19 Vaccines Recommendation for Older Adults
Older adults are more likely to get very sick from COVID-19. The updated COVID-19 booster provides added protection to prevent severe illness or hospitalization.
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Stay Updated on Vaccines into the New Year
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From Fútbol to Lowriders: 8 Unique Ways to Reach Latinos for COVID-19 Vaccines
The COVID-19 vaccination gap continues among Latinos. In fact, most people who have received at least one dose of the vaccine were White (58%), while only 17% were Latino. State-level data show that Latinos are vaccinated at a much lower rate, even as they face heavier case and death burdens from the disease. This makes …
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