Why America’s Flu Shot Hero’s Fight the Fight

Written By Jackson Higginbottom, MPH

Bernard Macklin, Outreach and Education Coordinator

We're proud to highlight a feature on our very own Dr. Bernard Macklin, a dedicated CDC Flu Fighter and community outreach and education coordinator for CARE, in a recent article titled, "Why America's Flu Shot Heroes Fight the Fight". The article showcases Dr. Macklin's unwavering commitment to promoting flu vaccination, especially within communities of color in New Haven.

Bernard emphasizes the importance of long-term commitment and consistent presence within these communities. His passion for service and commitment to addressing health disparities is at the heart of our mission at CARE.

Read on for an in-depth look into Bernard's personal journey, his approach to vaccine advocacy, and his determined fight for vaccine equity!

Jackson Higginbottom, MPH

Jackson Higginbottom, MPH, is a public health practitioner working at the intersection of behavior change, health communications, health program design and evaluation. He is a Program Administrator at the Community Alliance for Research & Engagement (CARE) and the Yale-Griffin Prevention Research Center at the Yale School of Public Health (YSPH), where he leads COVID-19 communications, serves as the lead evaluator on an urban agriculture project, and advises on the design, recruitment, and evaluation of several community-engaged research projects.

https://ysph.yale.edu/profile/jackson-higginbottom/
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