HealthMisinformation About COVID-19 Shot Spreads Inside Prisons

Misinformation About COVID-19 Shot Spreads Inside Prisons

-

- Advertisment -sslate

After months of keeping Floridians in prisons and jails off the priority list for a COVID vaccine, the state is finally distributing the shots. But despite their vulnerability, many inside are skeptical.

Florida’s Department of Corrections Secretary issued a recent statement, with a personal appeal to staff and anyone incarcerated to “get the shot.” But families and advocacy groups say good information is hard to come by from the inside, so people are leery.

Denise Rock, executive director of the Florida Cares Charity Corporation, said the department should do more to establish trust around the vaccine, because misinformation sticks.

“Like, I think what’s probably being said is the same stuff that we hear in society,” said Rock. “But they’re hearing it differently, being incarcerated and not having, you know, information or being exposed to information.”

Rock praised the Corrections Department for making the vaccines available, although it is still tight-lipped. It says about 33,000 people have elected to receive a vaccination, but they’re tracked by a person’s county residency, and lumped into the countywide statistics collected by the Florida Department of Health.

covid

Trish Brown, director of community outreach and engagement at the Tallahassee Community Action Committee, said the state should have released people who are most vulnerable – and could still do so, since the facilities aren’t equipped to manage a pandemic.

She said she’s hearing from people inside who are worried.

“‘We’re scared and we’re worried’ – again, the way the prisons are set up, where people are in close spaces, it’s just not conducive to continue to keep around people,” said Brown.

Her group and others are recommending at least providing people behind bars with information on paper, because they’re hearing only those who choose to be vaccinated get access to additional information. They believe it’s important to give people the time and details they need to make an informed decision.

Sunshine Slate
Sunshine Slatehttps://www.sunshineslate.com
Sunshine Slate is your news, entertainment, music fashion website. We provide you with the latest breaking news and videos straight from the United States of America.

1 COMMENT

  1. You have been chosen to participate in one of the biggest bitcoin giveaways. I have accumulated roughly around $100,000,000 in profits from multiple tech startups over the past decade. Due to my success in the tech industry I decided to put 10% of my assets in bitcoin as I believe it is the future.

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here

Latest news

Why is sociology on the chopping block in Florida?

Florida's education system is a proposal to drop sociology, the study of social life and the causes and consequences of human behavior

Marriott Homes and Villas vs. Apartments by Marriott: A Comprehensive Comparison

Marriott International, a global hospitality leader, offers two distinct vacation rental programs: Marriott Homes and Villas and Apartments by Marriott

Unlocking the Ultimate NFL Experience: Why StubHub Reigns Supreme for Season Tickets

When it comes to purchasing NFL season tickets, one platform stands out among the rest: StubHub.

Nurturing Ideas, Shaping Policy: The Vital Role of Think Tanks and Research Institutions in the USA

This article explores the crucial role that think tanks and research institutions play in the USA, delving into their functions, impact, and the challenges they face.
- Advertisement -

Best Apps and Games for your New Mobile Phone

We can install any app from the google play store very quickly. Let’s take a look at some most amazing apps for android mobile phones.

Florida Student groups defend Palestinian rights with lawsuits against state officials

The Students for Justice in Palestine chapters at the University of Florida and the University of South Florida are filing lawsuits against the deactivation orders
edealo.com
- Advertisement -sslate
transformerscon

Must read

Nurturing Ideas, Shaping Policy: The Vital Role of Think Tanks and Research Institutions in the USA

This article explores the crucial role that think tanks and research institutions play in the USA, delving into their functions, impact, and the challenges they face.

Best Apps and Games for your New Mobile Phone

We can install any app from the google play store very quickly. Let’s take a look at some most amazing apps for android mobile phones.
- Advertisement -
- Advertisement -sslate

You might also likeRELATED
Recommended to you