Community clinics that serve Hispanic, Latino community see demand for the COVID-19 vaccine decreasing – so, they are offering incentives and dispelling myths.
By Debra Morris–
A spoonful of wildflower honey on a warm biscuit, a dollop of clover honey in your tea, and a drizzle of blueberry honey in salad dressings are made possible because of honey bees. These hardworking insects are responsible for pollinating most fruits, vegetables, legumes and more. To produce a pound of honey, bees must visit some 2 million flowers. Those floral blossoms help create more than 300 varieties of honey ranging from clover and sage to blueberry and buckwheat. There are many myths and misconceptions surrounding honey and honey and honeybees.
All honey you buy is pure honey.
Not true. Honey fraud is quite common. Some honey you buy at the grocery store has been adulterated with high fructose corn syrup or other sweeteners, or has been watered down. In April of 2014, the FDA ruled that any honey that was adulterated by the addition of sugar or corn syrup could not be labeled as “pure honey” but would have to label it as a “blend.” You can count o
The Dublin Farmerâs Market officially reopened for business April 1 to an increased turnout compared to last season.
âThe Dublin market was one of our weaker markets last year during COVID, attendance wise,â said Greg Pursley, regional manager for the Pacific Coast Farmersâ Market Association. âIt had a fairly good turnout for the opening day.â
While most producers have returned, Pursley said they do have a few less than previous seasons. The market hosts about 16 vendors, with plans to increase that amount to 22 to 24 in the next two to three weeks. Currently, customers are able to enjoy a variety of booths, including fresh kettle corn courtesy of Crispy Pop Kettle Corn, cookies from Passion Pastry, organic produce, and local Bay Area honey.
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U.S. Army medic Kristen Rogers, of Waxhaw, N.C., holds a vial of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, Wednesday, March 3, 2021, in North Miami, Fla.
A third vaccine is now arriving in Colorado, but before the first dose has been injected, Johnson & Johnson’s version is already facing opposition over how it was made, and whether it represents something like a consolation prize for diverse communities where vaccines have been in short supply.
The most recent resistance comes from Catholic Church bishops in the U.S. who issued guidance earlier this week recommending Catholics avoid the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
Local community-based clinic is prioritizing Latinos first for COVID vaccines
A clinic that serves the Latino community in Globeville is screening patients before giving them a vaccine appointment at the clinic. Author: Lori Lizarraga Updated: 10:46 AM MST February 11, 2021
DENVER After two months, nearly 71,000 people in Denver County who are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine have gotten their first dose. As vaccines continue to go into arms across Colorado, more and more counties are starting to track the race and ethnicity of people receiving the shots.
Of everyone vaccinated in the county so far, 8% are Latino, while 80% are white.
That s why local advocates and health partners like Tepeyac Community Health Center are making a more concerted effort to reach Latinos in Denver County and the surrounding area.