The World Health Organization (WHO) has identified vaccine hesitancy and refusal of vaccines as a significant global health challenge¹. To mitigate these issues, public health experts are increasingly focused on understanding the underlying causes of vaccine hesitancy and developing effective strategies to address it.
While COVID-19 vaccines offer a crucial means of protecting individuals and communities from the virus, certain populations have shown higher rates of vaccine hesitancy. These groups include people of color, Indigenous individuals, those with conservative political views, individuals without a post-secondary education, those of lower socioeconomic status, and those who express less concern about COVID-19.
A promising approach to addressing vaccine hesitancy is through targeted education campaigns. Providing informative pamphlets, videos, and flyers can help reduce misconceptions and increase understanding of vaccine benefits. By educating staff, residents, and family members well in advance of vaccination, we can foster a more informed and supportive environment, potentially leading to increased vaccine uptake, not only for COVID-19, but also for other respiratory illnesses.
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Additional Posters:
- Think Flu, Think COVID (older gentleman)
- Think Flu, Think COVID (female nurse)
- Think Flu, Think COVID (female patient)
- Think Flu, Think COVID (male)
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