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Mobile clinics increase COVID-19 vaccine accessibility for younger individuals and diverse populations, including Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders, compared to fixed clinics. This expands vaccination reach to underserved communities.

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  • COVID-19 vaccines are crucial for pandemic control.
  • Vaccinations are administered at fixed and mobile clinic settings.
  • Understanding demographic differences between clinic types is vital for equitable vaccine distribution.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the demographics of populations vaccinated at fixed versus mobile COVID-19 clinics.
  • To determine if mobile clinics serve a different patient population than fixed clinics.
  • To assess the role of mobile clinics in improving vaccination rates and success.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective chart review of 325,988 COVID-19 vaccinations.
  • Data collected from January 2021 to May 2022 by a Hawai'i healthcare provider.
  • Analysis included vaccination location, patient age, sex, race, insurance, and zip code.

Main Results:

  • Mobile clinics served younger patients on average (P<.001).
  • Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders and those with non-commercial insurance were more likely to use mobile clinics.
  • Mobile clinics demonstrated higher vaccination rates among specific demographic groups.

Conclusions:

  • Mobile clinics vaccinate a more diverse patient population than fixed clinics.
  • Mobile clinics are effective in reaching underserved and minority populations.
  • Mobile vaccination strategies can enhance public health equity and vaccine accessibility.