A study presented at the Infectious Diseases Society of America’s annual meeting found that vaccination rates for influenza, SARS-CoV-2, and RSV are lower among individuals with higher social vulnerability index (SVI) and Black race. The study examined data from 341,029 patients with acute respiratory infections and discovered that vaccination rates decreased as SVI quartiles increased, particularly among Black individuals. Higher SVI quartiles also correlated with more emergency visits for respiratory infections and fewer primary care visits. The study highlights the need for interventions to address these disparities and improve access to vaccines for marginalized populations.
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Study links social vulnerability and race to lower vaccination rates
