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19 Oct, 4 tweets, 1 min read
(1/4) Thank you UrbanCURE for letting me join your summit today to discuss how, together, we can best improve & protect our nation’s health.

Vaccines save lives, but they are most effective when the greatest possible number of people receive it.
(2/4) As faith leaders, you serve as trusted voices for your communities & we need your help to champion vaccination clearly, repeatedly, & unequivocally.
(3/4) One reason more black/brown people get sick and die in the U.S. is our lower rate of vaccination.

Addressing health disparities = social justice, & getting vaccinated is one of the quickest & easiest ways to address disparities!
(4/4) We live in an age of misinformation, & I ask that you, as trusted leaders, help spread the word that our health – our nation’s future – is actually in our hands.

My call to action: Please follow the 3⃣Ws and get your #flu vaccine this season. #COVIDStopsWithMe

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