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Dane County leads state in COVID-19 vaccination, but racial disparities persist


Dr. Jasmine Zapata’s mother and husband weren’t sure they wanted to get the COVID-19 vaccine, but after talking with her about their concerns they got immunized in March.
Zapata, a UW Health pediatrician who is Black, is having similar conversations with patients, before church groups, at school forums and with friends and other family — pretty much anyone she knows who wants help making a decision.
Sometimes it takes multiple discussions, but Zapata said that’s OK.
Zapata
“Yes, there is urgency. Yes, we want everybody to get it right away,” said Zapata, who this week will become chief medical officer for community health at the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. “But we need to also be patient and continue having conversations.” ....

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