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The Complicated Effort to Reach Those Reluctant to Get the COVID-19 Vaccine

Lisez ceci en français. August 13, 2021 In early spring, even as Americans lined up for the newly available COVID-19 vaccines, a group of Harvard Medical School (HMS) students and researchers at Ariadne Labs saw change looming. Very soon, they knew the clamor for shots would slow down and instead there would be a clamor… Continue reading The Complicated Effort to Reach Those Reluctant to Get the COVID-19 Vaccine

National League of Cities: Identifying COVID-19 Vaccine Deserts and Implementing Interventions

Rebecca Weintraub, Mansi Kansal, and John Brownstein write on how the Vaccine Equity Planner can help local officials and public health organizations better understand and reach the communities they serve.

How Do We Reach Vaccine Deserts?

Lisez ceci en français. August 6, 2021 By Johanna Brait for the Global Mass Vaccination Site Collaborative One of the roles of Ariadne Labs has been to think ahead and find, compare, and evaluate relevant data sources in order to develop useful tools for equitable access to health care. One of those tools has been… Continue reading How Do We Reach Vaccine Deserts?

Comment atteindre les déserts vaccinaux ?

6 août 2021 Read English version here. L’un des rôles d’Ariadne Labs a été de penser à l’avenir et de trouver, comparer et évaluer des sources de données pertinentes afin de développer des outils utiles pour un accès équitable aux soins de santé. L’un de ces outils est le Vaccine Equity Planner, mis au point par Ariadne… Continue reading Comment atteindre les déserts vaccinaux ?

The New Yorker: How the Delta Variant Is Changing the Public-Health Playbook

Dr. Rebecca Weintraub speaks with The New Yorker’s Isaac Chotiner on the Delta variant and describes the challenges of convincing vaccine skeptics.

New York Times: Covid Delta Variant Safety: Your Questions Answered

Dr. Asaf Bitton in the New York Times on how the Delta variant is changing advice for the vaccinated.

NextBillion: The Supply and Demand Dilemma in COVID-19 Vaccine Manufacturing: Could Lessons from the Fashion Industry Provide Ideas for a Solution?

Rebecca Weintraub, Prashant Yadav, and Tom Johnston pen guest article on NextBillion on similarities between supplying a life-saving vaccine and the latest trend in streetwear.

Getting Smart: Uneven Vaccination Rates Are Creating Two Americas: Schools Can Help Advance Vaccine Equity

Asaf Bitton and Eric Tucker on the growing divide between high- and low-vaccination areas in the US, and how schools can bridge that gap.