The CDC released a report on the results of the National Immunization Survey – Adult COVID-19 Model (NIS-ACM).The report highlighted that between December 2020 and November 2021, disparities in vaccination coverage among minority racial and ethnic groups narrowed. Efforts to provide equitable access to COVID-10 might have contributed to closing the coverage gap, yet disparities persist. We explain.
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0:00 Improved equity
0:53 Changing Trends
1:22 Where things stand
2:01 Looking Forward
2:20 Sources
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