Language Barriers Hinder Vaccine Access
April 23, 2021 — the Virginia Department of Health website in January reassured English-speaking readers that the COVID-19 vaccine “will not be required for Virginians.” But the Spanish-language translation, through a Google Translate widget at the top of the page, said something else: The vaccine “no sera necesario,” or “won’t be necessary.,” Sharp-eyed […]
Life expectancy: How can we address uneven declines?
Not long ago, during pre-pandemic 2019, the reported life expectancy at birth for non-Hispanic Black, non-Hispanic White, and Hispanic populations was approximately 75, 79, and 82 years, respectively. The higher life expectancy of Hispanic people compared to others in the United States may come as a surprise to some. This phenomenon, known as the “Hispanic […]
Global Milestone: 1 Billionth COVID Vaccination
April 25, 2021 – Less than five months after the first needle went into the first arm to deliver the first COVID-19 vaccine to a 90-year-old grandmother in the United Kingdom, the world celebrated the 1 billionth dose of coronavirus-blocking vaccine this weekend. While it’s not clear who received the 1 billionth dose, or […]