Florida Doctors Push To Make COVID-19 Vaccine Education Accessible in Minority Communities

COVID-19 affects people from all walks of life, but it hits minority communities the hardest.

Data shows that racial and ethnic minorities are more at risk of getting COVID-19, being hospitalized and dying from the virus. There are so many reasons for this disparity: socioeconomic status increased exposure to the virus because of occupation, access to healthcare and education.

“Personally, as a Black scientist, I do understand where there can be mistrust. But, I can assure you there are people from our community who are part of developing this vaccine,” said Dr. Folakemi Odedina, a professor of pharmacology and translational research at the University of Florida and a program director for the Florida Minority Cancer Research & Training Center.

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