Partnering with Professional and Medical Associations to Increase Vaccination Coverage Across Different Racial and Ethnic Adult Populations Experiencing Disparities

CDC seeks to build the evidence base of effective interventions to improve vaccination coverage and to identify and implement strategies to reduce racial and/or ethnic disparities in adult vaccination coverage. A strong recommendation from a healthcare provider is the single most important factor in vaccine acceptance as they are seen as trusted agents on vaccine-related issues for patients, especially if the provider is of the same racial or ethnic minority group as the patient. To improve vaccine confidence and coverage among certain racial and ethnic groups, CDC aims to increase the likelihood that providers, particularly providers of color, will recommend vaccination to patients from these racial and ethnic groups. Develop strategies and resources for individual clinicians providing health care: Develop, implement, and disseminate strategies and resources to address clinicians’ roles in reducing racial and/or ethnic disparities in adult vaccination coverage (e.g., racial and health equity messaging, trainings, and materials) Develop strategies and resources for health care organizations: Develop, implement, and disseminate strategies and resources to address the health care organizations’ role in reducing racial and/or ethnic disparities in adult vaccination coverage (e.g., recommended processes or practical guidance to members for improving equity in vaccine administration) Enhance the resource and evidence base: Collaborate with the Learning Hub, Data Hub, and Media Center to review, modify, and improve resources