Equity-First Vaccination Initiative

Our report describing the extraordinary efforts of nearly 100 community-based organizations to promote COVID-19 vaccination equity is out! Brief version: rand.org/pubs/research_… Full report: rand.org/pubs/research_… A thread:

Vaccines are a great equalizer–allowing us to be healthy and thrive. So why are some not sure about the shots? It all comes down to trust. For the past year the @EVICommunity piloted several community-led models that make this decision a no brainer: buildingvaccinedemand.org

Join us today from 1 pm-5 pm for COVID vaccinations & boosters. 💲50 gift card rewards included. ❤️👩🏿‍⚕️👨🏿‍⚕️

@jailongo @mayerjoy @TrustingNews @amandayarnell @cenmag @PENamerica For keeping tabs on public health misinformation, @JaiLong recommends the work of @IFL_Brown & trainings by @EVICommunity: resources.equityfirst.us/webinars #SRCCON2022 16/

Pleased to share our new @Health_Affairs Forefront piece on the challenges of measuring COVID-19 vaccination equity: healthaffairs.org/do/10.1377/for…

Tune in April 5 at 6 p.m. ET as Angela Yee speaks to some of today’s leading medical experts about COVID-19 in Communities of Color and to empower us to take charge of our mental and physical wellness. @glblctzn Join here: glblctzn.me/3qQwlHz

Getting your COVID booster means getting stronger protection against severe illness and hospitalization. Help protect yourself and others. Find boosters near you at vaccines.gov or text your zip code to 438829! #GenVaxxed #WeCanDoThis

Don't forget the #Vaccination all day Health event, Saturday, March 26th, evet time slots for all generations: 30+ 12-2pm, 18 and under 2pm-4pm and Family Time 4-6pm, 9119 S. Exchange. Live DJ House music, free food, $50 incentive for getting "vaxed". All are welcome!

PARENTS: Over 8 million children aged 5-11 have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine in the United States alone. The vaccine is safe, free, & effective for everyone 5 years old and over. Learn more and find doses for you and your family at chi.gov/covidvax.

Through our @EVICommunity, we’ve found that community-driven efforts that build capacity among trusted community leaders have been critical to the Covid-19 response. @RANDCorporation has outlined strategies to remove inequities and accelerate vaccination efforts. [3/3]

Through our #GenVaxxed project, we're meeting young people where they are to have one-on-one conversations about #COVID19 & the vaccines. Read more from Jennifer, our California Outreach Specialist: sandiegouniontribune.com/opinion/commen…

The vaccine works. While there were more "breakthrough" infections through the Omicron surge, vax'd Chicagoans continue to be HALF as likely to be diagnosed with COVID than unvax'd Chicagoans. Get the facts and your vaccine on chi.gov/covidvax.

#GetVaxxed #DoItForYou #DoItForThem

There is no cost to get a COVID-19 vaccine, regardless of insurance or immigration status. Find FREE vaccines near you: 💻 Go to vaccines.gov 📱 Text your ZIP code to 438829 📞 Call 1-800-232-0233 #GenVaxxed #WeCanDoThis

#GetVaccinated #GetBoosted

@HoustoninAction is helping folks navigate the vaccination landscape by highlighting a Harris County vaccination resource site. Check out their messaging 👇

@bmorevaxxed brings a little levity to their Covid vax effort with a meme. Check it out!

Great graphic from @YoungInvincible on common questions about the Covid-19 Booster. Check it out below 👇

Way to go! 80% is a huge accomplishment! Shout out to @ChiPublicHealth and all of the organizations that have worked to get here!