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Black and Latino communities often have low vaccination rates – but blaming vaccine hesitancy misses the mark
Low vaccination rates among U.S. Black and Latino communities are caused by cultural factors and an inequitable health care system.
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Why Black And Latino People Still Lag On COVID Vaccines — And How To Fix It
It's not a matter of vaccine hesitancy, say advocates. Instead, poorly located clinics, lack of flexible appointments and other barriers to access are hampering Philadelphia's hardest-hit communities.
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