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Houston has a COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy problem in at-risk communities. Researchers hope to fix that

Matt Harab

Posted on February 17, 2022 · “Sometimes trust is not built overnight, especially when it’s a generational issue," said Iyin Ojekunle, community involvement coordinator with the Houston Health Department.

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Black, Hispanic and Asian populations are at higher risk for COVID-19 and ICU admission, according to a new study

Catherine Lu

Posted on November 15, 2021 · Today, we’re trying to better understand COVID, race and health disparities.

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