01.06.2023 | Health Leads
Vaccine Equity Cooperative Children’s Health Group members Alexandra Quinn, Bruce Lesley, Dr. Rhea Boyd share six top priorities for the government to protect the health and wellbeing of the nations children.
The start of a new and exciting school year means the youngest among us are gathering together in close quarters spreading lots of knowledge - and lots of germs. On October 12th, CDC Foundation + Vaccine Equity Cooperative discussed strategies to protect our children from infection, illness, and hospitalization.
We’re excited to announce that season 2 of The Heart of Health Equity is officially out! Check out the latest episode with host Ashlei A. Rodgers, MPH and Dr. Asaf Bitton, MD, MPH of Ariadne Labs. Hear their candid conversation about primary care, the need for dignity in healthcare, white coat syndrome, and how he practices self-care to avoid burnout.
Building on the progress that has already been made with implementation of our first set of recommendations, the Vaccine Equity Cooperative Kids Vaccine Working Group created additional recommendations that respond to the slow progress of COVID-19 vaccinations for children, the decline in routine childhood immunizations, and the release of Omicron-specific boosters this fall.
The COVID-19 pandemic exposed the deepest flaws, fractures, and inequities within our health care and social service systems, sparking a national conversation about health equity. ...
