Recent Massachusetts Department of Health data show significant gaps in vaccination rates among Black and Latino residents compared to White and Asian residents. There are also disparities in neighborhoods with large immigrant populations. To address this disparity, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts has formed a partnership with Equity Now & Beyond. The initiative aims to host vaccine clinics and provide educational outreach in immigrant communities across Massachusetts. The organizations will work together through the summer and fall to reduce disparities in vaccination rates.
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