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Review
. 2015 Apr;44(4):e71-5.
doi: 10.3928/00904481-20150410-07.

Identifying and addressing vaccine hesitancy

Lori A Kestenbaum, Kristen A Feemster
Review

Identifying and addressing vaccine hesitancy

Lori A Kestenbaum et al. Pediatr Ann. 2015 Apr.

Abstract

In the 20th century, the introduction of multiple vaccines significantly reduced childhood morbidity, mortality, and disease outbreaks. 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 phenomenon has developed due to the confluence of multiple social, cultural, political, and personal factors. As immunization programs continue to expand, understanding and addressing vaccine hesitancy will be crucial to their successful implementation. This review explores the history of vaccine hesitancy, its causes, and suggested approaches for reducing hesitancy and strengthening vaccine acceptance.

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  • Vaccines.
    Krilov LR. Krilov LR. Pediatr Ann. 2015 Apr;44(4):150-1. doi: 10.3928/00904481-20150410-06. Pediatr Ann. 2015. PMID: 25875980 No abstract available.

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