White New Yorkers represent about 45% of people at heightened risk of monkeypox infection and received 46% of vaccine doses. Black New Yorkers, who make up 31% of the at-risk population, received only 12% of doses administered so far
A monkeypox vaccination site at a sexual health clinic in Chelsea, Manhattan, on Aug. 4, 2022. New York City has released new data showing that white men have outstripped Black men in getting monkeypox vaccines, even though they’re less likely to become infected. (Andrew Seng/The New York Times)
NEW YORK — New York City released new data Thursday showing stark disparities in monkeypox vaccine access, with Black men receiving the vaccine at a much lower rate than members of other racial groups.
White New Yorkers represent about 45% of people at heightened risk of monkeypox infection and received 46% of vaccine doses. Black New Yorkers, who make up 31% of the at-risk population, received only 12% of doses administered so far, according to data from the city’s Health Department.
Hispanic residents were overrepresented among vaccine recipients. They made up 16% of the at-risk population but received 23% of shots. Hispanic men so far represent the largest share of monkeypox patients.
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