San Joaquin, Stanislaus counties bringing vaccines to Latino community
The bottom line, healthcare providers say, is it comes down to trust. Overall in California, 39% of the state’s population is Latino. Author: Kurt Rivera Updated: 6:58 PM PDT April 27, 2021
MODESTO, Calif. Even with plenty of COVID-19vaccines to go around, many Latinos are still not getting it. In San Joaquin County, where the population is 42% Latino, just over 15% are fully vaccinated.
In Stanislaus County where the population is 47% Latino, only 12% are fully vaccinated. There s still a lot of uncertainty about the vaccines. People are still hearing the myths and stereotypes, President and CEO of El Concilio Jose Rodriguez said.
San Joaquin, Stanislaus counties bringing vaccines to Latino community Kurt Rivera
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Even with plenty of COVID-19vaccines to go around, many Latinos are still not getting it. In San Joaquin County, where the population is 42% Latino, just over 15% are fully vaccinated.
In Stanislaus County where the population is 47% Latino, only 12% are fully vaccinated. There s still a lot of uncertainty about the vaccines. People are still hearing the myths and stereotypes, President and CEO of El Concilio Jose Rodriguez said.
The social service provider says there are many reasons why Latinos are hesitant to get vaccinated. There s a chip in it. It changes your DNA. There has also been a heavy presence of law enforcement there to protect people who are providing the vaccinations right because there might be some protestors. But, what it is doing is it s discouraging people who are afraid of law enforcement going near the sites,” Rodriguez expl