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In South Florida, there are many in the Black and African American community who are hesitant to receive their COVID-19 vaccine. According to the Florida Department of Health, in Miami-Dade County, about 1.2 million people have at least received their first dose of the vaccine, but only 15% are Black or African Americans. Community leaders came together at Simonhoff Park in Miami to address the rumors within the Black community that s stopping them from getting vaccinated. “I know there is so much vaccine hesitancy. Because I talk to people every day. And the things and reasons that they gave me for not taking the vaccine are varied and mixed and it’s their own personal opinions, Wilson said. ....
Miami Springs to Host Vaccine Van Event for Two Days This Week The event will take place both Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the city s Community Center parking lot (1401 Westward Drive, Miami Springs). No appointments are required and all individuals over the age of 18 are eligible. A photo ID is required and the Johnson & Johnson vaccine will be distributed. Broward County Public Schools Start Offering COVID-19 Vaccines to Students Coconut Creek High School was among the school district’s first six schools to offer a vaccine to students on campus. Video footage provided by the district showed students at Deerfield Beach High School receiving their shot. ....
Black Residents in Miami Share Both Concerns Over, And Confidence In, COVID-19 Vaccines wlrn.org - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from wlrn.org Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
For Black Americans, fear fuels doubt about COVID-19 vaccines Doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine are prepared for distribution at a vaccination center at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in Las Vegas. Photo: Associated Press 02-08-2021 Doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine are prepared for distribution at a vaccination center at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in Las Vegas. Photo: Associated Press By Robert C. Jones Jr. 02-08-2021 Mistrust of the coronavirus inoculations is rooted in a long history of medical mistreatment of patients of color. More efforts are needed to gain their confidence, University of Miami medical authorities say. ....