As of July 26, the Mayo Clinic reports that 43% of those 18 to 24 years old and 48% of those 25 to 39 years old have received the vaccine, well below the 70% minimum vaccination rate needed to halt the pandemic.
Vaccine-apathy or the perception that COVID-19 is not a threat to young people is another major obstacle to getting shots in arms.
Race, income level, and political affiliation are also dividing lines. Studies show that Republicans have been less likely than Democrats to get the vaccine; low-income earners are less likely than high-income earners to get the vaccine; and Black and Latinx vaccination rates lag in almost every state behind white and Asian populations. Finding a clear explanation why has been elusive, but this is a reminder of the powerful influence of community affiliation on health decision-making.
If viruses mutate they can develop the ability to escape conventional medical treatments or decrease a vaccine’s potential to limit the spread of disease. Vaccines are maximally effective when everyone participates. It’s the reason why polio and smallpox have become eradicated in most parts of the world. A united vaccine front, rooted in the desire to protect the health of your neighbor as much as yourself, is the cure.
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