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February 1, 2021

Demographic Characteristics of Persons Vaccinated During the First Month of the COVID-19 Vaccination Program — United States, December 14, 2020–January 14, 2021

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During the first month of the US COVID-19 vaccination program (December 14, 2020-January 14, 2021) nearly 13 million people received at least one dose of the vaccine. Race/ethnicity was unknown or not reported for 6,222,052 (48.1%) persons initiating vaccination. Among individuals for whom demographic data were available, 63% were women, and 60% were non-Hispanic white, 12% Hispanic/Latino, 6% Asian, 5% Black, 2% American Indian/Alaska Native, and 0.3% Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander. By age, 55% of vaccine recipients were over 50, 17% were 40-49, and 28% were 18-39. 

Painter et al. (Feb 1, 2021). Demographic Characteristics of Persons Vaccinated During the First Month of the COVID-19 Vaccination Program — United States, December 14, 2020–January 14, 2021. MMWR. https://doi.org/10.15585/mmwr.mm7005e1