About Vaccinate For All

The harmful health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic have disproportionately affected Latino communities. Research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reveals that as of November 22, 2021, Hispanics and Latinos are 1.6 times as likely to contract COVID-19 than their non-Hispanic white counterparts, as well as 2.5 times more likely to be hospitalized from COVID-19 and 2.1 times more likely to die from COVID-19.¹

Despite recommendations from trusted healthcare experts and robust research confirming the safety and effectiveness of vaccines, many communities of color face structural and cultural barriers that affect vaccination access, trust in medical institutions, and quality care.

Vaccinate For All works to overcome these challenges by arming individual health professionals, community leaders, and organizations with educational resources about vaccines in order to increase vaccination accessibility and uptake among the Latino community.

Major obstacles and risk factors of concern include:

-Latino overrepresentation among essential workers

-Lack of healthcare coverage

-Diminished trust in medical institutions due to misinformation

-Insufficient culturally-competent and linguistically accessible care

-Concerns over immigration status

-Socioeconomic struggles, amongst other factors

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Vaccinate For All Champions are individuals and organizations committed to providing Latinos with resources and support that encourage and increase COVID-19 vaccination participation. Acting as trusted messengers in their communities, Vaccinate For All Champions build confidence by addressing concerns, dispelling myths, and promoting access to vaccination opportunities.

Individual Champions, such as health professionals and community leaders, will serve as ambassadors who support the work of the campaign by sharing NHMA’s messages on social media, filming and submitting short educational PSA videos, serving as trusted thought leaders in their community, speaking at NHMA events, and participating in local vaccination efforts.

Organizational Champions will work in collaboration with NHMA to share resources, amplify Vaccinate For All materials and events, as well as communicate on ways to partner on co-branded vaccination efforts (virtual and in-person). Learn more about Vaccinate For All Champions.

We welcome the support of other leaders who share our campaign’s dedication to improve vaccination access, confidence, and uptake in Hispanic and other underserved communities.

Individuals, be they community leaders or health professionals, can join the campaign and chart their own journey supporting their community’s health needs — with lifesaving and preventative vaccinations at the forefront. Join our coalition and network with other leaders working on vaccination efforts.

Organizations can express interest in partnering with NHMA’s Vaccinate For All Campaign through this form. Together, community-focused organizations can mobilize the support our communities need most to combat the virus and remain healthy.