NYC enlists community groups to help close monkeypox vaccine gaps for Black and brown residents

NYC enlists community groups to help close monkeypox vaccine gaps for Black and brown residents

Gothamist

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This chart shows the racial/ethnic breakdown of New Yorkers who are eligible for the monkeypox vaccine versus those who have received it. Click the buttons below to see vaccinations broken down by: Borough Age Race/Ethnicity

The city’s health department plans to award $5 million to community groups to produce targeted educational materials and conduct in-person outreach in bars and clubs to help reduce vaccine disparities. [ more › ]

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