Lane County Public Health has set a goal to reach herd immunity from COVID-19: 70-percent of the population vaccinated by September. That may seem doable right now with demand for the vaccine outpacing supply. But health officials say with ever increasing allocations, that will change.
Soon, the county will begin offering shots to the general population. Spokesperson Jason Davis said they are concerned that we will “hit a wall” with too many people opting against the shot. He insisted it is not too early to talk about vaccine reluctance.
“Addressing some of the fears people have around the vaccine and having that conversation with their friends and loved ones. The most impactful conversation will be from you.”
Davis encouraged those who see the personal and community value in the vaccine to share their thoughts with others. Find facts on vaccine eligibility, development, reactions, side effects and more, here
A forum, "Vaccine Confidence in the Black Community," opened the conversation Tuesday (03/09/21) night to address historical trauma and mistrust the Black community has with public health and health care delivery systems.
