A Year of Vaccine Inequity
Just 7% of low-income countries' populations have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine as of December 20, well behind the 40% target for 2021.
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Tracking Global COVID-19 Vaccine Equity: An Update
Issue BriefThis updated analysis looks at global COVID-19 vaccination efforts by income-level and region to assess the equity gap in both vaccination coverage and rates of administration. Overall, we find that low-income countries and countries in Africa are lagging behind, and based on current rates, are unlikely to meet global vaccination targets.
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A Look at Who is Still Not Vaccinated Against COVID
From Drew AltmanIn this Axios column, Drew Altman takes on the idea that communities of color are behind the problem of the unvaccinated in the U.S.
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What Do State Plans Reveal About Their Readiness to Distribute COVID-19 Vaccines?
News ReleaseWith hopes that a COVID-19 vaccine or vaccines will be proven safe and effective soon, state and local public health authorities will play a critical role in ensuring the efficient distribution and administration of the vaccine. To assess the readiness of these local governments to take on these responsibilities, KFF reviewed the preliminary vaccine distribution plans submitted to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention last month by the states and the District of…
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Distributing a COVID-19 Vaccine Across the U.S. – A Look at Key Issues
Issue BriefThis brief examines key policy challenges and issues related to distributing a COVID-19 vaccine in the U.S., including funding, supply and logistics, federal, state, and local authorities, insurance coverage, addressing racial and ethnic disparities, and communication and trust.
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How are States Prioritizing Who Will Get the COVID-19 Vaccine First?
News ReleaseThe first Americans were vaccinated today as COVID-19 vaccines are being distributed across the country. A new KFF review of states’ releases and statements about their vaccination priorities finds that most states are following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommendations for the highest priority group (health care workers and long-term care residents), with some choosing to start with one of the populations in the first weeks as…
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A Look at How Medicaid Agencies Are Assisting with the COVID-19 Vaccine Roll-Out
Issue BriefAs of February 2021, there are three COVID-19 vaccines approved for emergency use in the U.S. and states are playing a central role in their timely distribution and prioritizing eligible populations. Because Medicaid covers for over 77 million enrollees, including groups disproportionately at risk of contracting COVID-19 as well as hard-to-reach groups, Medicaid agencies can be important partners for the public health agencies that are typically leading the state COVID-19 vaccination efforts. This brief provides…
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What’s in the American Rescue Plan for COVID-19 Vaccine and Other Public Health Efforts?
Policy WatchThis post provides summary of funding for COVID-19 vaccines and other public health efforts in the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.
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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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COVID-19 Vaccine Access for Uninsured Adults this Fall
Policy WatchThis policy watch provides an overview of how uninsured adults currently access recommended vaccines, how they have accessed COVID-19 vaccines thus far, including what is known about their vaccine uptake, and proposed plans to provide COVID-19 vaccines to uninsured adults this fall and beyond.