Key Questions about COVID-19 Vaccine Passports and the U.S.
This issue brief provides an overview of COVID-19 vaccine passports, including what they are, where they are being used, and potential implementation issues.
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Vaccine Passports: What We Know and What to Consider
News ReleaseAround the country and in parts of the world, COVID-19 vaccination efforts continue to grow, leaving people wondering about vaccine requirements and ways to certify vaccine status.
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Vaccine Monitor: Women and Younger Adults Hit Hardest by Mental Health Impacts Due to COVID-19
News ReleaseGender and age differences are revealed in a new analysis that finds nearly seven in ten (69%) young women ages 18 to 29 say the COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted their mental health, compared to smaller shares of women who are older and men across all age groups.
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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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Vaccine Monitor: More than Half of Rural Residents Have Gotten a COVID-19 Vaccine or Intend to Do So as Soon as Possible
News ReleaseMore than half (54%) of rural adults say they have already gotten at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine or will do so as soon as possible, as rural residents report less issues with both supply and access than those living in urban and suburban areas, according to a new KFF COVID-19 Vaccine Monitor…
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Key Questions About COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates
Issue BriefThis issue brief explains the legal basis for vaccine mandates by the federal government, states, and private employers; highlights considerations for mandates while the COVID-19 vaccine is under an EUA; and discusses mandate exemptions based on disability or religious objection.
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Understanding COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates
News ReleaseAs the vaccine rollout continues across the country, a key question is whether and how far governments and employers can go to require the public and workers to get vaccinated. Our new issue brief explains the legal basis for vaccine mandates and what limitations might apply.
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Why Doctors and Nurses Can Be Vital Vaccine Messengers
From Drew AltmanIn this Axios column, Drew Altman examines why doctors and nurses are such critical messengers in the effort to build vaccine confidence.
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Dysfunctional websites are making it harder for Americans to get vaccinated. Here’s how to fix that.
From Drew AltmanIn an op-ed for The Washington Post, Drew Altman spells out how COVID-19 vaccination can be simplified to ensure that the public’s rising confidence in the vaccine isn’t thwarted by frustrating and sometimes dysfunctional websites.
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The Health Center COVID-19 Vaccination Program is Prioritizing Hard-to-Reach Communities
Policy WatchAs part of the Biden administration’s plans to facilitate more equitable access to vaccinations, the administration has formed a partnership with community health centers, known for providing health care to some of the hardest-to-reach populations. This Policy Watch post examines the initial group of health centers to participate early in the Health Center Vaccination Program and the patient populations they serve.