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  • Black Churches Work To Combat Vaccine Fears

    Anna Almendrala

    April 09, 2021 |

    Fierce for Black Women |

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    Response Location: United States, Richmond, California

    In the Bay Area of California, Black churches are helping to encourage trust around Covid vaccines for those in their congregations who are hesitant to receive the shot. After focusing on dispelling misinformation and extending reliable resources, one church leader says "the majority of his 125-member congregation, about half of whom are senior citizens, want the vaccine."

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  • 'Vaccine Altruists' Are Finding Appointments for Strangers

    Anna Almendrala

    March 10, 2021 |

    Kaiser Health News |

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    Response Location: United States, Los Angeles, California

    Grassroots volunteer groups are helping people across the country make COVID-19 vaccine appointments. Get Out the Shot: Los Angeles has 100 vetted volunteers who have booked 300 appointments through the group’s system and thousands more on their own. Residents leave a message or fill out a Google form with their information and a volunteer picks up their case, books an appointment, and calls them to confirm. These volunteer organizations fill important assistance gaps in local government services that are stretched thin. Some groups focus on getting appointments for people from underserved communities.

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