Weill Cornell Medicine Addresses Vaccine Hesitancy, Access

Diversity leaders at Weill Cornell Medicine have launched ambitious community vaccination and education efforts early on in the vaccine rollout, with the goal of improving uptake and helping those who are reluctant overcome their concerns. Between 70 to 90% of the population needs to be vaccinated in order to reach herd immunity and bring the pandemic under control, according to public health experts. Yet 13% of Americans report they will definitely not get a vaccine, and another 24% are planning to wait and see or will only get one if required, according to a Kaiser Health News poll reported March 30.