Beginning in December 2019, the world faced a critical new public health stressor with the
emergence of SARS-CoV-2. Its spread was extraordinarily rapid, and in a matter of weeks …

Background High rates of vaccination worldwide are required to establish a herd immunity
and stop the current COVID-19 pandemic evolution. Vaccine hesitancy is a major barrier in …

Vaccine hesitancy forms a critical barrier to the uptake of COVID-19 vaccine in high-income
countries or regions. This review aims to summarize rates of COVID-19 hesitancy and its …

Vaccination is a critical means for mitigating the worst effects of the COVID-19 pandemic in
the United States (US). However, the initial high demand for COVID-19 vaccines has not …

Background Given the economic and social divide that exists in South Africa, it is critical to
manage the health response of its residents to the Covid-19 pandemic within the different …

This systematic review and meta‐analysis examined the prevalence and factors associated
with vaccine hesitancy and vaccine unwillingness in Canada. Eleven databases were …

Vaccine hesitancy is a top ten global health threat that can negatively impact COVID-19
vaccine uptake. It is assumed that vaccine refusers hold deep, negative beliefs, while …

Introduction In the race to deploy vaccines to prevent COVID-19, there is a need to
understand factors influencing vaccine hesitancy. Secondary risk theory is a useful …

Background Public support of public health measures including physical distancing,
masking, staying home while sick, avoiding crowded indoor spaces and contact …

Background There are concerns that vaccine hesitancy may impede COVID-19 vaccine
rollout and prevent the achievement of herd immunity. Vaccine hesitancy is a delay in …