A U-Turn Towards Advocacy

Public Health Solutions (PHS) began delivering COVID-19 Vaccine Ambassador training during the pandemic, featuring clear descriptions and demonstrations of how COVID-19 spreads. “Our training provided a good springboard on how to engage vaccine hesitancy with Jamaica Queens community members,” said Morales, a PHS member. One vaccine ambassador trainee evolved from spreading misinformation about nefarious government strategies to becoming a community vaccine advocate.