Katherine Wen, Daniel A Harris, Preeti Chachlani, Kaleen N Hayes, Ellen McCarthy, Andrew R Zullo, Renae L Smith-Ray, Tanya Singh, Djeneba Audrey Djibo, Cheryl N McMahill-Walraven, Jeffrey Hiris, Rena M Conti, Jonathan Gruber, Vincent Mor
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Abstract
We investigated county-level variation in mRNA COVID-19 vaccine use among Medicare beneficiaries throughout the United States. There was greater use of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines than Moderna vaccines in urban areas for first and booster doses.
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Health Affairs is a prestigious journal that aims to thoroughly examine significant health policy matters both domestically and globally. Our publication is committed to addressing issues that are relevant to both the private and public sectors. We are enthusiastic about inviting private and public decision-makers to contribute their innovative ideas in a publishable format. Health Affairs seeks to incorporate various perspectives from industry, labor, government, and academia, ensuring that our readers benefit from the diverse viewpoints within the healthcare field.