Vaccine hesitancy: nurturing confidence in vaccine hesitant consumers

Caroline Hall, Mary Bushell, Adrian Webster, H.L. Northam

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Abstract

Vaccine hesitancy is a global challenge reported in more than 90% of countries1
and identified as one of the 10 greatest threats to global health.
Vaccine hesitancy as defined by the Strategic Advisory Group of Experts (SAGE) on Immunisation is: The delay in acceptance or refusal of vaccines despite availability of vaccination services. Vaccine hesitancy is complex and context specific, varying across time, place, and vaccines. It is influenced by factors such as complacency, convenience, and confidence.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)70-75
Number of pages5
JournalAustralian Journal of Pharmacy
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jul 2024

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