Latino Teens Are Deputized as Health Educators to Sway the Unvaccinated
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Classmates often stop Alma Gallegos as she makes her way down the bustling hallways of Theodore Roosevelt High School in southeast Fresno, California. The 17-year-old senior is frequently asked by fellow students about covid-19 testing, vaccine safety, and the value of booster shots. Alma earned her reputation as a trusted source of information through her internship as a junior community health worker. She was among 35 Fresno County students recently trained to discuss how covid vaccines help prevent serious illness, hospitalization, and death , and to encourage relatives, peers, and community members to stay up to date on their shots, including boosters. When Alma’s internship drew to a close in October, she and seven teammates assessed their work in a capstone project. The students took pride in being able to share facts about covid vaccines.
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Latino Teens Are Deputized as Health Educators to Sway the Unvaccinated
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