Counties with more minorities have higher rates of vaccination, CDC study finds

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Counties with higher percentages of minorities have higher rates of coronavirus vaccination than those with lower percentages, according to new research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The study examined vaccine coverage among those aged 18 and older in counties based on social vulnerability, which is defined as social and structural factors related to poor health outcomes. Such factors include income, education, disability, and race.

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