CEAL communities saw a higher increase in COVID-19 vaccination rates than comparable non-CEAL communities. 

Vaccinations protect communities by preventing the spread of infectious diseases in children and adults, which sets a firm foundation for improved health outcomes. This link between vaccination rates and community health became clear during the COVID-19 pandemic, as rates of hospitalization and death were lower in communities with higher vaccination rates. Looking at CDC data, vaccination rates in CEAL communities were nearly 6 % higher by late 2022.

CEAL communities saw a substantial improvement in COVID-19 vaccine confidence in most racial and ethnic groups.

The CEAL Common Surveys examined a range of knowledge, attitudes, and behavioral measures related to COVID-19. CEAL teams across the country conducted surveys with members of their focus communities. The Common Surveys found that the percentage of people in CEAL communities reporting they were likely to get or have received a COVID-19 vaccine increased significantly over time in most groups, especially American Indian or Alaska Native and Hispanic or Latino groups.

Learn about a few CEAL teams supporting COVID-19 vaccination:

Campaign in Puerto Rico Encourages Uptake of Booster Vaccine (PR CEAL)

Learning about Vaccine Hesitancy from the Recently Vaccinated (AR CEAL)

Teens Helping Teens Gets Vaxxed (PA CEAL)

Dance Battles and Stories to Boost COVID-19 Vaccinations (MO CEAL)

The Secret to Boosting Vaccine Confidence? It Comes From The Community(AZ CEAL)