Vaccination rates are lagging among young people across California and around the country. Health experts say they could play a major role in how we get through this stage of the pandemic.  Contra Costa County is turning to young people like Rosio Tellez to help address the issue. She’s one of several youth ambassadors working with the county public health department to spread awareness about COVID safety and vaccines - on Instagram. I spoke with Rosio about her work, and she started by telling me about how COVID affected her family. 

<p>Vaccination rates are lagging among young people across California and around the country. Health experts say they could play a major role in how we get through this stage of the pandemic.&nbsp; Contra Costa County is turning to young people like Rosio Tellez to help address the issue. She&rsquo;s one of several youth ambassadors working with the county public health department to spread awareness about COVID safety and vaccines - on Instagram. I spoke with Rosio about her work, and she started by telling me about how COVID affected her family.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>KQED serves the people of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media. We provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone; and engage audiences to share their stories.</p>

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