Combatting Black Americans' Vaccine Hesitancy

The Brian Lehrer Show | Dec 23, 2020

The CDC says communities of color are a “critical population” to vaccinate. But what actionable steps are states taking to make sure Black Americans aren't overlooked? Caroline Chen, health care reporter for ProPublica, discusses her reporting, and Dr. Georges C. Benjamin, executive director of the American Public Health Association, talks about what public health officials should do.

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