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Identifying and addressing vaccine hesitancy.
Despite, and perhaps because of, their public health impact, an increasing number of parents and patients are choosing to delay or refuse vaccines. These individuals are described as “vaccine hesitant.” This review explores the history of vaccine hesitancy, its causes, and suggests approaches for reducing hesitancy and strengthening vaccine acceptance.
AHRQ-funded; HS020939.
Citation: Kestenbaum LA, Feemster KA .
Identifying and addressing vaccine hesitancy.
Pediatr Ann 2015 Apr;44(4):e71-5. doi: 10.3928/00904481-20150410-07..
Keywords: Vaccination, Health Literacy, Patient Adherence/Compliance