Paxlovid utilization and social vulnerability: trends in Connecticut from 2022 to 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic disproportionately affected vulnerable communities. Social vulnerability index (SVI) for census tracts with a Paxlovid dispensing site was higher than those without a dispensing site (0.56 vs. 0.45, P < .01). Paxlovid utilization was lower in high-SVI tracts. Pandemic preparedness planning should address equitable access to anti-infective therapies.