Chicago's top doctor Dr. Allison Arwady says a lack of money could be contributing to the low COVID-19 booster rates across the country.
With the holiday season upon us, COVID booster rates in Chicago and nationwide remain low - even among those who are most at risk for death: seniors.
"We didn't get additional funding for vaccine outreach like we did first time around," Arwady said. "It hurts me because I know what works for vaccine outreach, especially funding organizations that are doing the door knocking."
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