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Critical Considerations for COVID-19 Vaccination of Refugees, Immigrants, and Migrants

Year: 2021

Type: article

Abstract: As COVID-19 vaccines are distributed across the United States, it is essential to address the pandemic's disproportionate impact on refugee, immigrant, and migrant (RIM) communities. Although the National Academies Press Framework for Equitable Allocation of COVID-19 Vaccine provides recommendations for an equitable vaccine campaign, implementation remains. Practical considerations for vaccine rollout include identifying and overcoming barriers to vaccination among RIM communities. To identify barriers, information regarding vaccine beliefs and practices must be incorporated into the pandemic response. To overcome barriers, effective communication, convenience of care, and community engagement are essential. Taking these actions now can improve health among RIM communities.

Source: American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene

DOI: 10.4269/ajtmh.20-1614

Authors: Christine M. Thomas, Michael T. Osterholm, William M. Stauffer

Institution: University of Minnesota

Language: English

Topic: Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy

Subfield: Health

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Reduced inequalities, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Funders: American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, University of Minnesota, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases