'We are trying to live.' Vaccine hesitancy is decreasing as call for equitable access intensifies
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Lack of access in states like Alabama has put some officials under fire for failing to address disparities that show White people are being vaccinated at higher rates than Black and Latino people.
The 75-year-old said the online registration system was tough to navigate and she waited weeks for an appointment confirmation that never came. Ultimately, Hong's niece had to schedule her for the shot earlier this month at a community vaccine site. Hong fears the difficult sign-up process could discourage other elderly, Black people from getting vaccinated.
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