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COVID-19 Media Briefing April 1st, 2021
This Minnesota Department of Health COVID-19 Media Briefing covers a global and national update on COVID-19, new long-term care guidance, vaccination for children, an update on variants, and monoclonal antibodies. Center for Bioethics'…
'Vaccine passports': The hurdles around proving you've had the COVID vaccine
The Biden administration said it is working on creating a set of standards for "vaccine passport" systems, which people could use to prove they've been vaccinated. Jennifer Needle, MD, MPH comments on the complexity of implementing such a…
Should you get the shot if it's not your turn? The ethics of leftover COVID vaccines
There are still a lot more people who want the COVID-19 shot than there is supply. Despite guidelines about who's eligible, there are ways people can get the vaccine even if it's not technically their turn. But should they? Clinical…
The Biggest Barriers to COVID Vaccination for Black and Latinx People
Differences in life expectancy, car ownership and language may contribute to the racial and ethnic disparities - a possible explanation for why Hispanic and Black people are getting vaccinated at disproportionately lower rates than white…
Talking about vaccine hesitancy among some Trump supporters
Jennifer Needle, MD, MPH comments on the relational community responsibility to others that needs to be a clear message when addressing vaccine hesitancy.
Editorial: Finding new solutions for racial health gaps
Rachel Hardeman, PhD, MPH featured for her work on addressing health disparities at the new Center for Antiracism Research for Health Equity.
4 questions to help sort through the ethics of getting a COVID vaccine before you’re eligible
Clinical Ethicist Joel Wu, JD, MPH, MA, HEC-C comments on the idea of participating in the common good when considering getting a vaccine before you're eligible.
A look at the ethics of the vaccine rollout
More than 1.3 million Minnesotans have had at least one vaccine dose. Host Angela Davis talks with experts, including Nneka Sederstrom, PhD, MPH, MA, FCCP, FCCM, about the ethics of vaccine distribution.
Commentary: Now is the Time to Explicitly Emphasize Equity in Vaccine Access
"Recent announcements at the state and federal level reflect good news about expanded eligibility for COVID-19 vaccines. Three weeks ago, the Minnesota Department of Health released its updated vaccine guidance about the staging and…
The Health 202: Some hospitals stand to gain from the return of earmarks
Congressional Democrats are contemplating bringing earmarks back. If they succeed, that could mean more money for hospitals located in the districts of the most powerful lawmakers. JP Leider, PhD discusses issues of equity associated with…