According to a survey conducted by the University College London, 64% of young, Black people in England were vaccine hesitant. This week, we discuss vaccine hesitancy in Black communities and explore some historical reasons for mistrust in healthcare systems. We dive into public engagement strategies, deciphering how science is communicated to the public. We also re-iterate why vaccines are still valuable.
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Today’s case study: Nicki Minaj’s tweet - https://twitter.com/NICKIMINAJ/status/1437532566945341441?s=20&t=TtAuxrTQEGRNMKefns-fMA
Additional resources:
Survey says 64% of young black people in England are 'vaccine hesitant': https://www.theguardian.com/society/2021/mar/16/survey-says-64-of-young-black-people-in-england-are-vaccine-hesitant
Brandt, A. M. "Racism and research: The case of theTuskegee Syphilis study." The Hastings Center Report 8(6): 21-29 (1978) :
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