Guiding Principles | NC COVID-19

Everyone is included in North Carolina’s COVID-19 Vaccination Effort.

To make sure all communities have honest information about and equal access to COVID-19 vaccines, North Carolina is drawing upon the experience and expertise of leaders from historically marginalized communities to develop and implement its vaccine plan. The state has committed to these guiding principles:

Everyone has access

All North Carolinians have equitable access to vaccines

Inclusion and respect

Vaccine planning and distribution is inclusive and draws upon the experience and expertise of leaders from historically marginalized populations

Keeping you informed

Transparent, accurate, and frequent public communications is essential to building trust

Informed decision-making

Data is used to promote equity, track progress and guide decision-making

Continuous improvement

Appropriate stewardship of resources and continuous evaluation and improvement drive successful implementation