In New Jersey, Dr. Khalid Bader
gritted his teeth. The pharmacist from Paterson warned people in conversations and at online health forums for Arab Americans to ignore such misinformation.
“People read things online. Celebrities say certain things. I get bombarded with questions from the internet. I tell them, unless it’s from a reputable source, don’t even open the link,” said Bader, president of the New Jersey chapter of the National Arab American Medical Association.
Across the state, doctors, community leaders and medical professionals are reaching out to Arab Americans to ensure they have accurate information and access to the vaccine. They are holding online talks to dispel myths, arranging vaccine appointments and speaking out after prayer services.
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