A COVID-19 Vaccination Program to Promote Uptake and Equity for People Experiencing Homelessness in Los Angeles County.

Rosen, Allison D; Senturia, Alexander; Howerton, Isabelle; Kantrim, Emily Uyeda; Evans, Vanessa; Malluche, Tiffany; Miller, Jonni; Gonzalez, Miriam et al. · Am J Public Health · 2023

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Abstract

People experiencing homelessness (PEH) have been disproportionately affected by COVID-19, yet their vaccination coverage is lower than is that of the general population. We implemented a COVID-19 vaccination program that used evidence-based and culturally tailored approaches to promote vaccine uptake and equity for PEH in Los Angeles County, California. From February 2021 through February 2022, 33 977 doses of vaccine were administered at 2658 clinics, and 9275 PEH were fully vaccinated. This program may serve as a model for future service delivery in vulnerable populations. (<i>Am J Public Health</i>. 2023;113(2):170-174. https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2022.307147).

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