Who should get the vaccine next? Not just seniors

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Who should get the vaccine next? Not just seniors

Vaccinating America is the biggest logistical challenge since the Second World War. It is also an enormous moral challenge, requiring us to think hard about who will get the vaccine when, and how to ensure it's just and equitable availability to all.

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