Clusters of unvaccinated children are particularly susceptible to outbreaks of vaccine-
preventable disease,. Existing messaging interventions demonstrate short-term success, but …

Aim: This paper analyses vaccination policy from an ethical perspective, against the
background of the growing hesitancy towards eg the measles vaccine. Methods: The paper …

Vaccine-hesitancy and political populism are positively associated across Europe: those
countries in which their citizens present higher populist attitudes are those that also have …

Vaccine hesitancy (the reluctance to accept recommended vaccines) is a complex issue that
poses risk communication challenges for public health authorities and clinicians. Studies …

Vaccine “hesitancy” is an emerging term in the literature and discourse on vaccine decision-
making and determinants of vaccine acceptance. It recognizes a continuum between the …

Despite overwhelming evidence that vaccines are safe and effective, there has been a rise
in vaccine hesitancy and refusal leading to increases in the incidence of communicable …

Background In many regions of the world, vaccine hesitancy has become an important
concern to public health. A key part of any effective solution to it is to gain an in-depth …

Highlights•Vaccination prevents 2–3 million deaths a year.•Vaccine hesitancy and refusal
has caused a resurgence in preventable diseases.•Interventions for vaccines need to be …

When the term 'vaccine hesitancy'first appeared, it was deemed ambiguous and difficult to
measure. A systematic review of published articles on vaccine hesitancy suggests it should …

Rationale In this study, we consider cognitive differences in vaccine hesitancy and how
perceived risks intervene in this relationship. Recent research agrees on the existence of …