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Building Vaccine Confidence in Rural Communities

ByTom Atkinson

Source: USDA.gov

Infographic on COVID-19 Vaccinations

The White House created the infographic below to outline how the COVID-19 vaccine helps to protect your rural community and yourself.

COVID-19 vaccines are safe, effective, and here now. Strong confidence in the vaccines within communities will lead to more people getting vaccinated, which will lead to fewer COVID-related illnesses, hospitalizations and deaths.

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