(Washington, DC, Wednesday, January 26, 2022) – COVID-19 has impacted individuals, families and entire communities in many ways, bringing new challenges and amplifying existing issues and concerns. As the pandemic continues into another year and the winter season pulls us indoors, now is an important time to think about both our physical and mental well-being.
The beginning of the year brings a time to reflect on one’s health and safety. While this is an annual routine for many, there are unique new issues to consider this year, including a surge of new COVID cases and increased stress and anxiety caused by the pandemic. Additionally, continued vaccine hesitancy, confusion and misinformation about COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters, as well as delays in routine health checkups, are impacting Americans’ health. The COVID-19 Vaccine Education and Equity Project is a group of more than 230 leading organizations representing patient, provider, employer and public health organizations that continues to provide individuals and organizations with information to build confidence in COVID-19 vaccines, and to motivate and inspire people to collectively fight the pandemic.
As more than 230 leading organizations representing patients, caregivers and families, diverse communities, healthcare workers, older Americans, veterans, frontline workers and scientists, the COVID-19 Vaccine Education and Equity Project launched in December 2020 to provide information about the clinical trials process, regulatory review, distribution of and access to potential COVID-19 vaccines in a way that promotes equity and trust. Support for the project has been provided by Pfizer, Inc., Johnson & Johnson and Novartis. Learn more at covidvaccineproject.org and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn at @COVIDVxProject.