Ask Me Anything": Lessons learned in implementing a COVID-19 vaccine information initiative in Massachusetts jails

Vaccine. 2022 May 11;40(22):2981-2983. doi: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2022.04.018. Epub 2022 Apr 8.

Abstract

As a group of medical professionals, faith-community leaders, and jail staff, we launched a COVID-19 vaccine Q&A initiative across Massachusetts county jails to increase COVID-19 vaccine confidence and uptake among detained individuals. Here we describe the lessons learned in developing and implementing this initiative.

Keywords: COVID-19; Correctional facilities; Jails; Prisons; Vaccines.

MeSH terms

  • COVID-19 Vaccines
  • COVID-19* / prevention & control
  • Humans
  • Jails
  • Massachusetts
  • Prisoners*

Substances

  • COVID-19 Vaccines