Overview of Data on Race/Ethnicity of COVID-19 Booster Shot Recipients
This data note reviews data currently available at the federal and state level on race/ethnicity of booster shot recipients of COVID-19 vaccines.
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Advancing Health Equity Requires More and Better Data
Policy WatchIncreasing availability of high-quality comprehensive data disaggregated by race/ethnicity is a prerequisite for efforts to advance health equity, not only related to COVID-19 but in health and health care more broadly.
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As the COVID-19 Pandemic Evolves, Disparities in Cases and Deaths for Black and Hispanic People Have Narrowed
News ReleaseAs the COVID-19 pandemic’s focus shifts from urban to rural areas, and more people resume public activities, a new KFF analysis of case and death data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reveals narrower disparities affecting Black and Hispanic people compared to White people now than earlier in the pandemic.
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COVID-19 Vaccinations by Race/Ethnicity: Differences and Limitations Across Measures
Issue BriefWhile the federal, state, and survey data all show narrowing racial disparities in COVID-19 vaccination rates over time, they vary in the magnitude of this narrowing, with some surveys showing that gaps have closed, while the administrative data pointing to some remaining differences. This variation in findings reflects both differences and limitations across the datasets.
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Racial Disparities in COVID-19 Impacts and Vaccinations for Children
Issue BriefCOVID-19 has disproportionately negatively affected the physical and mental health, academic growth, and economic security of children of color. At the same time, the limited data available to date suggest some children of color may be less likely to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, leaving them at elevated risk as the virus continues to spread and as many return to in-person school.
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COVID-19 Vaccination among American Indian and Alaska Native People
Issue BriefThis brief presents available data on COVID-19 vaccinations among AIAN people from federal and state sources and discusses factors contributing to success in these vaccination efforts.
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Racial Equity and Health Data Dashboard
FeatureKFF’s Racial Equity and Health Data Dashboard gathers key data documenting inequities and the factors driving them.
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How are States Addressing Racial Equity in COVID-19 Vaccine Efforts?
Issue BriefThis brief reviews information available through state websites and publicly available vaccine distribution plans to provide greater insight into how states are addressing equity through vaccine allocation and distribution strategies, outreach and communications efforts, and data collection and reporting. It provides a snapshot and examples of state efforts in these areas.
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COVID-19 Presents Significant Risks for American Indian and Alaska Native People
Issue BriefAIAN people face disproportionate risks from the COVID-19 outbreak given significant underlying disparities in health, social, and economic factors. Addressing their needs as part of COVID-19 response efforts will be key for preventing further widening of these disparities.
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Health and Health Care for American Indians and Alaska Natives (AIANs) in the United States
OtherThis infographic provides data on the current status of health and health care for American Indians and Alaska Natives, including measures of their health coverage, health access and use, and health outcomes.