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Find recommendations to improve accessibility and access to COVID-19 vaccinations for people with disabilities, and view more vaccine equity resources.

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PHI supports CA bill to close the personal exemption loophole and make sure all kids in schools are safe, vaccinated and ready to learn →

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Breakthrough infection study of over 780,000 veterans shows declining COVID-19 vaccine protection →

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Seeding Tomorrow’s Public Health Workforce

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One Patient at a Time: Mendocino Providers Addressing Substance Use

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Including People with Disabilities in Emergency Planning

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Promoting Equitable COVID-19 Vaccination through Peer-to-Peer Youth Outreach

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Supporting Asthma Virtual Home Visit Programs During a Pandemic

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How Healthcare is using HPI to Tailor and Direct COVID-19 Care and Resources

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Developing Best Practices in Sharing Study Findings with Participants

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Leveraging Collaboration to Address ACEs & Domestic Violence

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Supporting Community-led, Culturally Resonant COVID Work in Native American Communities

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Training Leaders for Gender Equity in Nigeria

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Using Digital Storytelling to Elevate Community Efforts for Cleaner Air

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Supporting Mental Health Needs Through Contact Tracing

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Five Ways To Combat Misinformation When Communicating About COVID

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Virtual Forum: “Public Health and the Delivery System: Vital Connections” featuring Mary Pittman

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Vaccine Equity Strategy Series: Concrete Best Practices and Ideas for Communities

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