The Times spoke to people from across Southern California as well as experts about COVID-19 vaccines. Why should people take them? Why do some people not want to? What does it mean to vaccinate communities fairly? How can we have productive conversations with hesitant people?
science
How do you persuade someone to get vaccinated? Tips for a productive conversation
How do you persuade someone to get vaccinated? Tips for a productive conversation
When we help people overcome hesitation about vaccinations, we will get back to normal faster. Here’s how to have a productive conversation that can cause you to change your mind.
California
Getting the COVID-19 vaccine has never been easier. Here is how
Getting the COVID-19 vaccine has never been easier. Here is how
Officials hope that people who have not yet shot will take the opportunity at a time when vaccination demand is falling.
California
Will you get the COVID vaccination? These people say they will
Will you get the COVID vaccination? These people say they will
science
Does fear of needles keep you from getting vaccinated? Here’s what you can do about it
Does fear of needles keep you from getting vaccinated? Here’s what you can do about it
In the midst of the pursuit of herd immunity, 5% of adults may avoid vaccines because they are very afraid of needles. It is common and can be overcome.
science
Southern Californians had vaccination questions. We have experts to answer
Southern Californians had vaccination questions. We have experts to answer
We were traveling around the LA area to ask people whether or not they would take the vaccine, and if not, why. Then we put your questions to two experts. Here is what they said.
California
A conversation about information and misinformation about the COVID-19 vaccines
A conversation about information and misinformation about the COVID-19 vaccines
After hearing about Southern Californians not wanting to get a COVID-19 vaccination, we spoke to a medical expert about opinions on vaccines.
California
These people say they don’t want a COVID-19 vaccination. A conversation about trust
These people say they don’t want a COVID-19 vaccination. A conversation about trust
We asked Southern Californians if they wanted to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and some said no.
California
The racial differences between recipients of COVID-19 vaccines remain « very worrying, » say LA County officials
The racial differences between recipients of COVID-19 vaccines remain « very worrying, » say LA County officials
L.A. County needs to ensure that vaccinations are far more accessible to Black and Latino residents if the region is ever to see herd immunity and an end to the COVID-19 pandemic, officials said Tuesday.
California
A badly affected community needed vaccines. So a clinic came together in a church parking lot
A badly affected community needed vaccines. So a clinic came together in a church parking lot
Baldwin Park had the second highest rate of COVID-19 deaths in the San Gabriel Valley but lagged behind on vaccinations. A church and various other groups set up a clinic
California
Not all Asian Americans are vaccinated at high rates. A Chinatown clinic shows why
Not all Asian Americans are vaccinated at high rates. A Chinatown clinic shows why
Governments rely on data that doesn’t differentiate between groups of Asian Americans, but wealth gaps, language barriers, and technology can make a big difference
California
Doctors really want to vaccinate blacks against COVID-19. Unequal access to gunfire fuels suspicion
Doctors really want to vaccinate blacks against COVID-19. Unequal access to gunfire fuels suspicion
Amid inequalities, black doctors use TikTok and Instagram to promote restorative justice and encourage the most vulnerable to get vaccinated.
California
L.A. COVID-19 vaccination rate slows as officials work to expand access
L.A. COVID-19 vaccination rate slows as officials work to expand access
Vendors across Los Angeles County delivered 144,000 fewer COVID-19 vaccine doses in the last week of April than the previous week – the clearest evidence yet that demand for doses has dropped significantly.
World & nation
Free rides, beer and savings bonds: COVID-19 vaccines get creative
Free rides, beer and savings bonds: COVID-19 vaccines get creative
Locations in the US are offering incentives to encourage slowing down the country’s vaccination campaign and getting Americans to roll up their sleeves.
California
Some Californians, including the elderly, may not be able to get a vaccine despite an increase in supply
Some Californians, including the elderly, may not be able to get a vaccine despite an increase in supply
The demand for vaccines is waning, but that doesn’t mean everyone in California who wants a shot can get one – as a Bay Area doctor can attest.
World & nation
The decline in demand – and readiness – for COVID vaccines is causing doses to be lowered in some places
The decline in demand – and readiness – for COVID vaccines is causing doses to be lowered in some places
Demand for the COVID-19 vaccine has dropped so much in the US that some states and counties are rejecting new shipments.
California
If needles are scared, exercise comes before the COVID-19 vaccine
If needles are scared, exercise comes before the COVID-19 vaccine
People with developmental disabilities practice shooting to avoid anxiety and possible physical resistance when the time comes to take the COVID-19 vaccine.
Companies
The man who didn’t invent Flamin ‘Hot Cheetos
Companies
The man who didn’t invent Flamin ‘Hot Cheetos
Richard Montañez has been telling a story for years about how he came up with Flamin ‘Hot Cheetos as the caretaker at Frito-Lay. The archive protocol, former employees and Frito-Lay himself say something different.
California
The “real housewife” that is carefully scrutinized: and the hunt for the missing millions
California
The “real housewife” that is carefully scrutinized: and the hunt for the missing millions
Bankruptcy administrators have accused the reality star of hiding assets for her husband and are dispatching investigators to search her belongings and accounts.
Sports
Kenny Mayne: I’m leaving ESPN. You know this, but here is the story in my own words
Sports
Kenny Mayne: I’m leaving ESPN. You know this, but here is the story in my own words
Kenny Mayne is calling it an ESPN career this month after 27 years. The long-standing “SportsCenter” anchor is more unpredictable than ever before.
California
Drones show that California’s great white sharks are closer – and more common – than you think
California
Drones show that California’s great white sharks are closer – and more common – than you think
This Malibu photographer takes pictures of great white sharks along the southern California coast, many of which are only yards from ignorant swimmers and surfers.
watch TV
Drew Barrymore says she « gas lighted » to believe Woody Allen would pick up allegations
watch TV
Drew Barrymore says she « gas lighted » to believe Woody Allen would pick up allegations
« There was no better calling card than working with Woody Allen, » says Drew Barrymore in an open interview with Allen prosecutor Dylan Farrow.
Climate & Environment
According to a study, climate change increased the damage caused by Superstorm Sandy by $ 8 billion
Climate & Environment
According to a study, climate change increased the damage caused by Superstorm Sandy by $ 8 billion
The seas were nearly 4 inches higher during Superstorm Sandy in the east because of man-made climate change, researchers have found.
science
Americans urged to have colon cancer screening earlier
science
Americans urged to have colon cancer screening earlier
Americans should be screened for colon cancer earlier, by the age of 45, rather than waiting until they are 50 under the new federal guidelines.
science
Patients can now access their health records online but may not understand them
science
Patients can now access their health records online but may not understand them
A new federal regulation makes it easy to get test results and see what your doctor is recording about your health. One disadvantage: you may not understand what you are reading.
World & nation
Sanofi and GSK say their COVID-19 vaccine provides great protection for adults in early studies
World & nation
Sanofi and GSK say their COVID-19 vaccine provides great protection for adults in early studies
Sanofi and GlaxoSmithKline say their potential COVID-19 vaccine produced strong immune responses in all adult age groups during the studies.
opinion
Op-Ed: How Doctor Culture Undermines U.S. Healthcare
opinion
Op-Ed: How Doctor Culture Undermines U.S. Healthcare
California
Orange County is moving to the yellow plains, which is the mildest for COVID-19 to reopen
California
Orange County is moving to the yellow plains, which is the mildest for COVID-19 to reopen
California
The Californians provide evidence of a COVID vaccine or a negative test in workplaces or other locations
California
The Californians provide evidence of a COVID vaccine or a negative test in workplaces or other locations
A survey by UC Berkeley, partially funded by The Times, provides a snapshot of California’s attitudes towards coronavirus vaccination screening.
California
Starbucks, Target and Trader Joe drop the mask rules. Why California is holding them up for the time being
California
Starbucks, Target and Trader Joe drop the mask rules. Why California is holding them up for the time being
California has no plans to pass the CDC’s masking guidelines by June 15 – the target date for the entire economy to reopen.
archive
Tracking reopenings
archive
Tracking reopenings
Latest information on vaccines and pandemics
Latest information on vaccines and pandemics
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