How Inequality Gets Built Into America’s Vaccination System

March 1, 2021

(ProPublica) – In many regions of the U.S., it’s much more difficult to schedule a vaccine appointment if you do not have access to the internet. In some areas, drive-through vaccinations are the only option, excluding those who do not have cars or someone who can give them a ride. In other places, people who do not speak English are having trouble getting information from government hotlines and websites. One state is even flat-out refusing to allow undocumented workers with high-risk jobs to get prioritized for vaccination. The vaccine supply is too low to inoculate everyone who is eligible, and competition for appointments is fierce.