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. 2020 Sep 4:M20-6206.
doi: 10.7326/M20-6206. Online ahead of print.

SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine Acceptance: We May Need to Choose Our Battles

Alison M Buttenheim  1
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SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine Acceptance: We May Need to Choose Our Battles

Alison M Buttenheim. Ann Intern Med. .

Abstract

In this issue, Fisher and colleagues report the results of a nationally representative U.S. survey that found that only approximately 6 in 10 respondents said that they will get vaccinated when a vaccine for coronavirus disease 2019 becomes available. The editorialist discusses the findings and why closing the intention-to-behavior gap for those willing to be vaccinated rather than focusing on those hesitant about vaccination is likely to have the population health benefit.

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Disclosures: The author has disclosed no conflicts of interest. The form can be viewed at www.acponline.org/authors/icmje/ConflictOfInterestForms.do?msNum=M20-6206.

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