The COVID Vaccination Hesitancy Epidemic

J Community Health. 2024 Jun;49(3):377-378. doi: 10.1007/s10900-024-01350-9. Epub 2024 Mar 15.

Abstract

Uptake of the COVID19 vaccinations has been generally disappointing in the United States. Efforts to overcome vaccine hesitancy could be more effective if public health messaging on the topic emphasized more personal stories rather than statistics on risk reduction.

Keywords: COVID-19; Public health; Vaccination hesitancy; Vaccines.

MeSH terms

  • COVID-19* / epidemiology
  • COVID-19* / prevention & control
  • Epidemics*
  • Humans
  • Public Health
  • Risk Reduction Behavior
  • Vaccination
  • Vaccination Hesitancy
  • Vaccines*

Substances

  • Vaccines