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The Last Mile Of Vaccine Delivery

CASA has held vaccine clinics at its locations across Maryland, in order to reach people in their communities. Credit: CASA/Facebook

As mass vaccination winds down, on-the-ground efforts to get shots in arms continue.

We speak with Dr. Michelle LaRue of CASA, a nonprofit that works to expand opportunities for Latino and immigrant people. She describes barriers that discouraged Latinos from getting vaccinated, and the success of pop-up clinics across the state.

Then, Rev. Dr. Terris King, pastor ofLiberty Grace Church of God in Baltimore, says outreach is not about talking people into getting the shot but providing a place for open conversation.

Educators for Equity’s Vaccine Hunters/La Caza Vacunas also has pivoted from tracking down appointments to organizing clinics. Information here.

Maureen Harvie is Senior Supervising Producer for On the Record. She is a graduate of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, and joined WYPR in 2014 as an intern for the newsroom. Whether coordinating live election night coverage, capturing the sounds of a roller derby scrimmage, interviewing veterans, or booking local authors, she is always on the lookout for the next story.
Sheilah Kast is the host of On The Record, Monday-Friday, 9:30-10:00 am.