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Vaccine Distribution: An Equity Challenge

Vaccine Distribution: An Equity Challenge

FromShort Wave


Vaccine Distribution: An Equity Challenge

FromShort Wave

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Length:
13 minutes
Released:
Mar 2, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

The Biden Administration has prioritized speed in its COVID-19 vaccine rollout. Also, a priority...distributing those doses to the populations most impacted by the coronavirus. Host Maddie Sofia talks with NPR science reporter Pien Huang about the challenges underserved communities face in getting the vaccine and the Biden Administration's plans to address vaccine equity in the pandemic.For more reporting on the COVID-19 vaccine, follow Pien on Twitter at @Pien_Huang. You can email the show at ShortWave@npr.org.
Released:
Mar 2, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

New discoveries, everyday mysteries, and the science behind the headlines — all in about 10 minutes, every weekday. It's science for everyone, using a lot of creativity and a little humor. Join host Maddie Sofia for science on a different wavelength.