Gonzalez and Mokdad Co-Author Study of Racial Disparities in Vaccine Uptake

Posted: 6/5/2025 ()

While some research has shown that racial disparities in childhood vaccination persist in both Canada and the U.S., data limitations prevent a comprehensive analysis of these inequities. In a recent study published in Vaccine, CSDE Affiliates Carmen Gonzalez (Communication) and Ali Mokdad (Health Metrics Sciences, Epidemiology) with lead author and Population Health Initiative Research Scientist Frances Gellert use mixed methods including vaccine coverage data review, ecological analysis, and informant interviews to examine resilient interventions that promote racial equity in vaccine uptake across both Canada and the United States. Results suggest that effective interventions focused on building trust, reducing barriers, engaging communities, and strengthening data systems, and highlight the need for collaborative and culturally relevant approaches. Read the full article here.