CATCH-UP Vaccines: Extension of Community - Engaged Approaches to Testing in Community and Healthcare Settings for Underserved Populations
Oklahoma has high COVID-19 incidence, particularly among underserved minority and rural Oklahomans. Oklahoman's are also reporting SARS-CoV-2 vaccine hesitancy and signs of slowing vaccine uptake, with increased hesitancy among American Indian and rural populations. The project aims to work with ongoing community testing events to implement interventions to improve vaccine uptake among Oklahoma's underserved populations.
• 18 years of age and older
• Must be eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine dose at the time of consent based on the following criteria:
• a. Eligible for one bivalent mRNA vaccine i. No previous doses of any COVID-19 vaccine ii. At least 8 weeks since a previous vaccine dose of any manufacturer b. Eligible for second bivalent mRNA vaccine i. Adults 65 year of age and older can receive one additional bivalent mRNA vaccine at least 4 months after the first dose of a bivalent mRNA vaccine.
• ii. Those who are immunocompromised can receive one additional bivalent mRNA vaccine at least 2 months after the first dose of a bivalent mRNA vaccine.
• Ability to read and speak English