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Boosting vaccination rates: Employers can play a role

Employers should step up and do all they can to ensure their workers understand and act upon scientifically and medically sound health information.

By Dr. Tista Ghosh | February 18, 2021 at 10:12 AM
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COVID vaccine vial Experts agree that health literacy is also one of the many factors that have contributed to the uncontrolled viral spread and disproportionately high COVID death tolls.

With the emergence of novel viral strains and the anticipation of newer vaccines, health literacy takes on greater urgency in the U.S. Health literacy is the ability to obtain, understand, and act on basic health information.

Unfortunately, the U.S. has very poor rates of health literacy. According to the Department of Education, only 12% of U.S. adults had “proficient” health literacy. International adult literacy surveys further support this finding, as they have also found low rates of literacy, numeracy, and problem-solving skills among US adults, all of which are essential components of health literacy.

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