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For some people, religious leaders might be most effective at communicating the importance of COVID-19 vaccination

  • Written by Filip Viskupič, Assistant Professor of Political Science, South Dakota State University
imageThe Washington National Cathedral hosted a public vaccination event in March 2021 to help demonstrate trust by faith leaders of all denominations in the COVID-19 vaccines.Alex Wong/Getty Images

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