Lessons Learned: Building Vaccine Equity for COVID-19 and Flu Vaccinations in REACH Communities

This AIM presentation was given at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) 2024 National Immunization Conference (NIC) and was about building vaccine equity for COVID-19 and flu vaccinations in REACH communities. REACH is a national CDC initiative to reduce health disparities. Since 2020, REACH organizations across the U.S. have received funding to improve COVID-19 and flu vaccination coverage to address racial and ethnic disparities. The project employed a nationwide environmental scan, virtual round tables, and key informant interviews with 24 REACH organizations to capture insights, successes, and challenges experienced by these organizations while promoting flu and COVID-19 vaccine uptake and confidence. The project also captured how REACH organizations strengthened and sustained partnerships and activities developed in their communities. 

Authors:  

• Purnima Unni, MPH, CHES, AIM Health Equity and Member Services Director 

• Iyabode (Yabo) Beysolow MD, MPH, AIM/REACH SME 

Related Resources:  

• REACH Partnership – Association of Immunization Managers 

• iREACH Lessons Learned Report – Association of Immunization Managers