News Release

COVID-19 vaccination rates among adults with vision, hearing disabilities

JAMA Ophthalmology

Peer-Reviewed Publication

JAMA Network

About The Study: The findings of this survey study suggest that COVID-19 vaccine initiation is lower among adults with vision or hearing disabilities compared with adults without disabilities. This information may inform initiatives to promote equitable and accessible vaccination.

Authors: Kea Turner, Ph.D., M.P.H., M.A., of the Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Florida, is the corresponding author.

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(doi:10.1001/jamaophthalmol.2022.3041)

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