The Alliance for Health Equity is working with our partners to compile a list of resources related to equity and COVID-19 vaccines, including information on equitable outreach, distribution, and addressing structural barriers to access. The resources below largely focus on equitable access and outreach for Black and Latinx communities and other populations who have been historically marginalized and borne the highest burden of COVID-19.
As each of us works to address inequities through existing and new collaborative partnerships, we will continue to update this list as we find accessible and easy-to-navigate resources that can be shared with service providers and community members.
If you know of others who are working on compiling resources and information and/or creating systems for community members to find and access resources, please contact Lucy Peterson know so we can add to this list with your recommendations.
Updated: 4/22/21
Government Vaccination Plans:
City of Chicago Vaccination Plan – Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Suburban Cook County Vaccination Plan – Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH)
Statewide Vaccination Plan – Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)
Other Resources:
Title | Description |
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A Message from Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett | Video of Dr. Corbett of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases discussing the vaccine and why Americans can have confidence in it. |
Addressing the Challenges of COVID-19 in Black and Latinx Communities | Full version of the “A Message from Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett” video. Panelists from Latino and Black communities share perspectives on the vaccine. |
Addressing Vaccine Reluctance: Interview with Dr. Robin Jump | In this video, Dr. Robin Jump, Case Western University and Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center, discusses the vaccine and answers questions from the audience. |
Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) | Webpage containing latest recommendations from the ACIP on the COVID-19 vaccine. |
AHE Social and Structural Determinants of Health Committee Meeting February 2021 | Recording of AHE’s meeting where Dr. Garth Walker and Vanessa Stokes discuss equitable distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine and how to enhance outreach and education. |
Audience Snapshot: Factsheets for the General Population, Black Americans, and Hispanic Americans on Vaccine Hesitancy | Webinar and toolkit developed by the Ad Council. research is presented on vaccine perceptions, what drives hesitancy, and ways to bridge the trust gap. |
Better for It: COVID-19 Vaccine Toolkit | Toolkit to developed by the American Lung Association and the Center for Black Health and Equity to enhance informed decision making about the vaccine. |
Can you get back to life after getting a COVID-19 vaccine? | Recording of Dr. Robert Citronberg of Advocate Aurora Health discussing with a panel what to do after being vaccinated. |
Chicago Mayor’s Office Facebook Page | Facebook page containing recordings of town halls and “Ask Dr. Arwady” talks which largely focus on the vaccine rollout in the city. |
Chicago Vaccine Corps Partnership Webpage | Hosted by Michael Reese Trust, this page contains information about the city’s Vaccine Corps Partnership and contact information for the group. |
Communicating about the COVID-19 Vaccines: Guidance and Sample Messages for Public Health Practitioners | This webpage created by the Berkley Media Studies Group contains recommendations and resources for public health professionals to communicate about the vaccine. |
Conversation with Dr. Fauci and Dr. Corbett on Vaccine Distribution for Black Americans | Recording by BlackDoctor.org where Dr. Fauci and Dr. Corbett discuss the vaccine, distribution, and next steps for Black Americans. |
Cook County Equity Town Hall on Vaccine Distribution, January 6, 2021 | This recording from the Cook County government features presentations by President Preckwinkle, Commissioner Dennis Deer, Israel Rocha, and Dr. Kiran Joshi. |
COVID Talks: COVID and Women's Health | Video of Dr. Wendy Goodall McDonald discussing COVID, including sharing information about the vaccine and its impact on women's health. |
COVID-19 Vaccine Discussion | A COVID-19 Vaccination Discussion with Dr. Ngozi Ezike, Illinois Department of Public Health Director |
COVID-19 Vaccine Patient Education and Myths | Webpage created by American Academy of Physicians (AAFP) to offer information on how to discuss education and myths around the COVID-19 vaccines. |
COVID-19 Vaccine and the Black Community: A Tyler Perry Special | Video of Tyler Perry and medical experts discussing the public’s concerns and fears with the COVID-19 vaccines and how to address them. |
COVID-19 and the Legacy of Racism: Vaccine Hesitancy and Treatment Bias | Video part of NIHCM's ongoing series, "Stopping the Other Pandemic: Systemic Racism and Health". Discussion focuses on efforts to address vaccine hesitancy in Black and other communities with significant health disparities. |
Framework for Equitable Allocation of Vaccine | The National Academies of Medicine created this framework for those working on vaccine distribution which is available for free download. |
Going from 20% to 86% Staff Acceptance of Vaccines—Interview with Rev. Dr. DeWitt | Interview with Rev. Dr. Derrick DeWitt who discusses his experience with COVID-19 and working with staff member to overcome vaccine hesitancy. |
Harvard Fellow on Vaccine Hesitancy, Messaging in Senior Housing | Interview with Dr. Piltch-Loeb who shares tips on vaccine messaging to senior housing communities. |
Keepin' It Candid: Black Women Discuss the COVID-19 Vaccine | Video hosted by Health in Her HUE with panelists Dr. Chris T. Pernell and Dr. Magdala Chery. |
Latino Communities and the COVID-19 Vaccines | Video hosted by WBEZ Chicago and leading public health experts who provide communities with fact-based information on the vaccine. |
LeadingAge Vaccination Toolkit | Toolkit containing up-to-date information to prepare leaders on the COVID vaccine process. |
Loyola's COVID Equity Response Collaborative (CERC) | This webpage contains equity-focused information on testing, contact tracing, isolation, and vaccines. Please also visit the "COVID-19 Equity Response Collaborative: Loyola" Facebook page and the Health Justice Project webpage for more information (both linked on the CERC webpage). |
Messaging Recommendations from the COVID Collaborative | The Ad Council and COVID Collaborative provide a toolkit to assist with communications efforts around the vaccine. |
Midwest Comprehensive Visualization Dashboards: Prioritizing Vaccinations in Cook County, Illinois | This dashboard contains resources for Public Health professionals interested in prioritizing vaccinations and monitoring progress of vaccinations in Cook County. |
Our Chicago: Voices of the Community Town Hall on COVID and the Vaccine in the Latinx Community | Town Hall recording hosted by ABC 7 News which discusses distributing the vaccine in Latinx communities and the efforts of Illinois Unidos. |
Prioritizing Equity Video Series: Trustworthiness and Vaccines | Video by the American Medical Association and leading health justice experts who discuss misinformation, trustworthiness, and strategies to address vaccine hesitancy. |
Protect Chicago Plus | Webpage with information on the Protect Chicago Plus initiative organized by the City of Chicago and CDPH. |
Rush Medical: Vaccinating Faith Leaders | Instagram Video produced by Rush University Medical Center with local faith leaders who discuss boosting confidence in the COVID vaccine. |
Vaccines Explained (Multicultural Teaching Resources) | Webpage with free and for sale multicultural resources for educators who want to teach about the COVID vaccines. |
Voices from the Barbershop: Coronavirus Vaccine | Video where everyday men answer questions to help inform public health officials of vaccine hesitations in the Black community. |
What You Should Know About the COVID Vaccine | Recording of panel hosted by Catholic Outreach Network where panelists Fabiola Zavala, Dr. Stranges, and Dr. Maldonado of MacNeal Hospital and Loyola Medicine discuss the COVID-19 vaccines |
Click here to access a downloadable spreadsheet with these resources and more detailed information.