Vaccine misinformation poses risk to the African American community

A local health expert said myths about the COVID-19 vaccine circulating on social media are harmful, especially to the African-American community.

So he, and other black members of the medical community, are working to get the message out about vaccine safety from trusted people.

“You’re going to put it around your ear. You’re going to cover your nose and mouth. and yes, baby, it should be tight,” entertainer Big Freeida said in an educational video about how a mask should be worn.

Read the full story: https://www.wwltv.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/health-officials-try-to-reach-people-of-color-encouraging-them-to-get-the-covid-vaccine/289-1d30efc7-9f85-444a-be1d-3fd12412c20e

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