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. 2021 May;25(5):331-333.
doi: 10.1016/j.tics.2021.02.002. Epub 2021 Feb 9.

COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy: Shortening the Last Mile

Coralie Chevallier  1 , Anne-Sophie Hacquin  2 , Hugo Mercier  3
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COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy: Shortening the Last Mile

Coralie Chevallier et al. Trends Cogn Sci. 2021 May.

Abstract

We offer three recommendations to increase coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination rates. First, use communication campaigns leveraging evidence-based levers and argumentation tools with experts. Second, use behavioral insights to make vaccination more accessible. Third, help early adopters communicate about their decision to be vaccinated to accelerate the emergence of pro-vaccination norms.

Keywords: COVID-19; behavioral insights; communication; social norms; vaccine hesitancy.

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Declaration of Interests No interests are declared.

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