Misinformation posted online about the COVID-19 vaccine was associated with hesitancy toward inoculation and lower vaccination rates in some geographical areas of the United States, according to a paper written by a team ...
Apr 26, 2022
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When the COVID-19 vaccine rollout began, pregnant women hesitated to roll up a sleeve for a shot, according to a survey conducted by the University of California, Davis.
Apr 25, 2022
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Pregnant women continue to have reservations about getting vaccinated against COVID-19 despite research indicating the safety of the vaccines and the protection they may offer their unborn children.
Apr 22, 2022
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A new study examines factors associated with COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and uptake in the autism community. Findings from the study will be presented during the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) 2022 Meeting, taking place ...
Apr 22, 2022
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Never dismiss the power of money to persuade. A study initiated before the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines has found that a $1,000 incentive for the vaccine-hesitant could boost vaccine rates up to 87%.
Apr 13, 2022
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A study has identified the Virginians least likely to know that there is a potentially lifesaving vaccine available for human papillomavirus, which is responsible for up to 10% of all cancers.
Apr 13, 2022
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In the fall of 2020, before vaccines were readily available, the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA) surveyed nearly 24,000 middle-aged and older adults to test their willingness to get vaccinated. The new study from ...
Apr 12, 2022
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Inadequate exposure to microbial organisms, which are essential for healthy human development, may help to explain the reduced life expectancies experienced by people of "low socio-economic status" (SES), according to a new ...
Mar 31, 2022
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Strong philosophical and moral beliefs associated with many religions can contribute to vaccine hesitancy and reduce vaccination rates, a new study shows.
Mar 23, 2022
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Researchers from The University of New Mexico and University of Pittsburgh say health care practitioners should consider the empathic and nonconfrontational approach of motivational interviewing—to help patients explore ...
Mar 23, 2022
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