Examining Access to the COVID-19 Vaccine in Centralized and Dispersed Distribution Scenarios

Abigail L. Cochran, Jueyu Wang, Lauren Prunkl, Lindsay Oluyede, Mary Wolfe and Noreen McDonald
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Abigail L. Cochran: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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Abstract: Living in close proximity to vaccination sites can reduce transportation barriers to getting the COVID-19 vaccine. We examine how access to potential vaccination sites in North Carolina varies among demographic groups based on residents’ geographic proximity to medical sites and pharmacies in centralized and dispersed vaccine distribution scenarios. We find that access increases most for American Indians, non-Hispanic Whites, older adults, adults with lower educational attainment, and lower-income households in the dispersed scenario. Findings indicate that programs seeking to increase vaccine access should focus on reaching members of these demographic groups and individuals living in areas with lower car access.

Date: 2021-02-26
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