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Systemic Racism & Health Care: Building Black Confidence in the COVID-19 Vaccine

UNLV public health researcher Melva Thompson-Robinson explains the U.S.’s history of medical trauma against people of color, its impact on the pandemic, and tips for meaningful messaging.

Public health professionals should focus on tailoring COVID-19 vaccine messaging to the needs of various audiences, says Melva Thompson-Robinson, executive director of UNLV's Center for Health Disparities Research. (Josh Hawkins/ UNLV Creative Services)

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