We need them to know that vaccines play a critical role in public health, Dr. Echols said Author: Justina Coronel (KSDK) Updated: 6:55 PM CST December 15, 2020
ST. LOUIS With vaccines rolling out, this could be a way to put an end to the COVID-19 pandemic.
But there may be some hesitancy in getting the shots.
Fourteen percent of Black people trust the vaccine will be safe and 18% believe it will be effective. In the LatinX communities, 34% trust its safety.
This is according to a recent study from Langer Research.
Local experts say it s deep rooted in history with experimentation on communities of color nationwide.
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