Health Equity

The Wealthy Are Getting More Vaccinations, Even in Poorer Neighborhoods

Abstract: Officials acknowledge that the coveted shots are disproportionately going to white people and that planners’ efforts to course-correct are having limited effect.

Publication: The New York Times

Date Published: February 2, 2021

Author(s): Abby Goodnough and Jan Hoffman

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