blog post How Do Californians View the COVID-19 Vaccine? By Dean Bonner May 5, 2021 Although nearly half of Californians have gotten at least one dose, vaccine hesitancy—which varies across racial/ethnic groups and regions—continues to present a challenge in fully vaccinating the state’s population.
blog post Uncertain Fate Awaits Prison Worker Vaccine Mandate By Heather Harris, Joseph Hayes Oct 28, 2021 As the battle over mandating COVID-19 vaccinations for prison workers unfolds, the well-being of prisoners, prison staff, and their communities hangs in the balance.
blog post School Vaccination Rates Vary across California By Shalini Mustala, Shannon McConville Oct 10, 2023 Maintaining adequate school vaccination rates is essential for public health and community well-being, but many schools across the state could be vulnerable to disease outbreaks due to lower vaccination rates.
blog post Racial Disparities in Concerns about Getting COVID—and a Vaccine By Dean Bonner Feb 9, 2021 The share of Californians saying they will get the vaccine has increased since last fall. But racial disparities remain in concerns about contracting COVID-19 and willingness to get vaccinated.
blog post Improving COVID Vaccine Equity in California By Shannon McConville Oct 12, 2021 While California has made good progress on vaccination rates overall, there are large differences across communities. Rates are lower among Medi-Cal enrollees, residents in predominantly Latino neighborhoods, and residents in high-poverty neighborhoods.
blog post To Speed Up Vaccine Distribution, Improve Broadband Access among Seniors By Niu Gao, Joseph Hayes Feb 25, 2021 Seniors rely on the internet to check vaccine availability and set up appointments. Disparities in broadband access may compound challenges for many communities already hit hard by the pandemic.
blog post Who Is Unvaccinated in California? By Dean Bonner Feb 24, 2022 While most Californians have received the coronavirus vaccine, certain groups—including younger adults, men, and Republicans and independents—are disproportionately represented among the unvaccinated.
blog post Most Californians Favor Requiring Vaccinations By Alyssa Dykman Sep 5, 2019 Around three-quarters of Californians, including majorities across regions and demographic groups, say parents should be required to vaccinate their children.
blog post Most Californians Favor Continuing COVID-19 Restrictions—Including Proof of Vaccination By Deja Thomas Mar 30, 2022 Today, as in late summer of 2021, a majority of Californians support requiring proof of vaccination for entry to large outdoor gatherings and certain indoor spaces such as restaurants, bars, and gyms.
blog post Video: Vaccinating California By Mary Severance Mar 30, 2021 An expert panel discusses the state’s distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine, including efforts to address equity concerns and other key challenges.