Health & Fitness
North Mpls. Community Groups Work To Bridge Racial Disparities In Vaccine Distribution
"Anticipating the vaccine is one thing, but then understanding it has its purpose that we're all healthy and we're all moving forward."
May 20, 2021
Sha-Jee West said he heard about a COVID-19 vaccine pop-up clinic from a local nonprofit he trusts and then made the decision to get the shot so he can stay healthy for his community.
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“Anticipating the vaccine is one thing, but then understanding it has its purpose that we’re all healthy and we’re all moving forward,” said West.
It’s that kind of response between local leaders and communities of color that the state health department wants to see in its effort to distribute vaccines equitably across racial and ethnic lines.
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