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DAS report stresses vaccine equity for older adults and people with disabilities
Summary
San Francisco's Department of Disability and Aging Services told the commission Feb. 3 that limited vaccine supply and fragmented provider allocations have produced confusion and that the city is prioritizing equity with targeted sites and outreach to reach high-risk older adults and people with disabilities.
San Francisco Department of Disability and Aging Services Executive Director Shereen McSpadden told the commission on Feb. 3 that the department is working with the Department of Public Health, the Office of Emergency Management and community partners to prioritize vaccinations for older adults and people with disabilities amid limited supply.
McSpadden said the city has identified targeted distribution sites — including pop-up sites in the Mission and Bayview-Hunters Point, City College and Moscone Center — and is coordinating with health-care providers and CBOs to reach people…
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