COVID Vaccine Barriers Impacting Black Americans

Dr. Rita McGuire works at Roseland Community Hospital, focusing on educating Black communities in Chicago about COVID-19 and vaccines. Despite Black people being disproportionately affected by COVID-19, there is significant vaccine distrust due to historical racism in medical research. Efforts are underway to combat this distrust through ad campaigns and improve vaccine access, with President Biden pledging $10 billion for underserved communities. Mobile vaccination units are used to reach patients, leading to emotional and hopeful outcomes.

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