A $350 million initiative to improve vaccine rates among underserved communities — including those with limited English proficiency

Episode 276 November 29, 2022 00:03:51
A $350 million initiative to improve vaccine rates among underserved communities — including those with limited English proficiency
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A $350 million initiative to improve vaccine rates among underserved communities — including those with limited English proficiency

Nov 29 2022 | 00:03:51

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Eddie Arrieta

Show Notes

On Nov. 22, the US Department of Health and Human Services announced a $350 million initiative to boost COVID-19 vaccination rates in underserved communities. That includes efforts to expand on translation and interpretation services to make the vaccines more accessible to individuals with limited English proficiency. 

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