A Call to Address Health Inequities Now, Before Next Pandemic!
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With new cases of COVID-19 continuing to fall, this could be the time to focus on making sure everyone has equal access to vaccines and other drugs before the next public health emergency. The coronavirus pandemic, now in its third year, saw major issues develop around equal access to diagnosis, care, and vaccination.
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@jay-0 The “big picture” message is for public health officials to listen to people in disadvantaged communities, address unique challenges around access and trust, and enlist local officials and faith leaders to help promote the importance of things like vaccines and boosters. Consulting the data and evidence on health inequities is a good strategy. When everyone uses the same numbers, it can help lessen bias.