"Ensuring Equitable Access: Overcoming Outreach Challenges for the New COVID Vaccine"

The rollout of COVID-19 booster vaccines in the United States is facing challenges as outreach efforts have dropped off, potentially leaving those at greatest risk without adequate protection. Despite recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, uptake of boosters has been low, particularly among marginalized communities. The lack of intensive outreach, along with cost concerns and disparities in access, has contributed to the inequitable distribution of boosters. This raises concerns about the potential for a continued toll of COVID-19, with rising hospitalizations and deaths. Experts emphasize the need for renewed outreach efforts to ensure that vulnerable populations receive the necessary protection.