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Only about 1 percent of people vaccinated in Sarasota County are Black. Advocates say the distribution process puts underserved communities at a disadvantage. They're fighting to change that.
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It's part of a national initiative to reach underserved communities and starts with 250 centers around the country.
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Florida’s Hispanic residents are more likely than whites to die from COVID, yet early vaccination data show they’re getting the shot at lower rates. Public misinformation contributes to the disparity.
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The church, in the College Hill neighborhood of Tampa, vaccinated 590 people with their first dose of the Pfizer vaccine.
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Until a vaccine can be more widely distributed, doctors are urging people to keep wearing masks and social distancing to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
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The panel is enlisting faith leaders, HBCU presidents, elected officials and others to advocate for the vaccine in minority communities.
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According to data reported to the CDC, 121 children died from COVID-19 between February and July of this year. And 78% of the children who died were Hispanic, Black or Native American.
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Negative experiences with health care have caused some minority patients, particularly African American men, to distrust the medical system.