In the US, communities of color are disproportionately impacted by influenza (flu). Racial and ethnic disparities in flu vaccination coverage continue across the lifespan, contributing to overall poorer health outcomes in communities of color.
According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), flu vaccination coverage among adults during the 2023-2024 season varied by race and ethnicity to include 49% among White, 42% among Black, and 35% among Hispanic populations. During the same season, flu vaccination coverage among children (age 6 months–17 years) was 52% among White, 53% among Black, and 61% among Hispanic populations.
NFID is working in collaboration with partner organizations to develop targeted communications to help raise awareness of the importance of disease prevention and treatment, and increase vaccination rates.
Reviewed September 2024
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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