According to Bloomberg, citing vaccination statistics, Blacks and Hispanics receive fewer monkeypox vaccines than whites in the United States.
“I’m afraid we are facing a big problem that goes beyond both pandemics. It is necessary to address the issue of trust in the health system and the history of marginalization of certain population groups on the basis of their orientation and skin color,” said Stephen Thomas, Director of the Center for Equity in Health. Maryland.
According to statistics, in the capital of the United States, whites received 63.5% of all vaccine doses, while in other major cities – Chicago and Atlanta – whites received 55% and 54% of vaccines.
At the same time, according to statistics, the number of blacks infected with monkeypox in July was 26%, and Hispanics – 32%. Therefore, the number of white cases is in the minority.
Former US Department of Health announced Emergency due to the spread of monkeypox.