Vaccination Rates Among Black San Diegans Still Low, More Funding Could Be on the Way

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The latest numbers show that Black communities still have some of the lowest vaccination rates across San Diego County. Throughout the pandemic, outreach campaigns have been critical when it comes to improving vaccination rates for communities of color. Dr. Robert Gillespie works closely with groups like the Multicultural Health Foundation that work tirelessly to bring vaccines and COVID education directly…

The latest numbers show that Black communities still have some of the lowest vaccination rates across San Diego County.

Dr. Robert Gillespie works closely with groups like the Multicultural Health Foundation that work tirelessly to bring vaccines and COVID education directly to people where it’s most convenient: “Churches, community centers, barber shops…places like that are where we’re going to get our largest success,” he said.

“Yes that money has dried up from the initial grants but hopefully my understanding is there may be some additional funds that will be available soon,” said Dr. Gillespie.

 

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Why more funding? People who didn’t get the free vaccine need no funding that’s their problem

Funding for what? The vaccine is FREE

Vaccination rates among: Also low

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