Could Parental Vaccine Hesitancy in Childhood Immunization Programs Increase After COVID-19 Vaccines?
Abstract
The effective success of the vaccines combating diseases played a significant role in the initiation and expansion of national/global childhood vaccines programs. Vaccine hesitancy is an important issue affecting public health that can be influenced by many factors such as confidence, social media interaction and convenience. Vaccine hesitancy should be taken seriously, not only by pediatricians and other health professionals, but also by governments and health policy makers. Governments, relevant public institutions and NGOs need to take an active role in informing the public about childhood immunization, and in setting/implementing policies to reduce and prevent risks associated with vaccine hesitancy. Removing false and inaccurate information about vaccination from social media and the internet can be achieved through collaboration between governments, the technology sector, health professionals and civil society organizations.
References
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COVID-19 Aşılarından Sonra Çocukluk Çağı Bağışıklama Programlarında Ebeveynlerin Aşı Tereddütleri Artabilir mi?
Abstract
Hastalıklarla mücadele eden aşıların etkin başarısı, ulusal/küresel çocukluk çağı aşı programlarının başlatılması ve yaygınlaştırılmasında önemli bir rol oynamıştır. Aşı tereddütü, güven, sosyal medya etkileşimi ve uygunluk gibi birçok faktörden etkilenebilen, halk sağlığını etkileyen önemli bir konudur. Aşı kararsızlığı sadece çocuk doktorları ve diğer sağlık profesyonelleri tarafından değil, aynı zamanda hükümetler ve sağlık politikası yapıcıları tarafından da ciddiye alınmalıdır. Hükümetler, ilgili kamu kurumları ve STK'lar, çocukluk çağı bağışıklaması hakkında kamuoyunun bilgilendirilmesinde ve aşı tereddütleriyle ilişkili risklerin azaltılması ve önlenmesine yönelik politikaların belirlenmesinde/uygulanmasında aktif rol almalıdır. Aşılama ile ilgili yanlış ve hatalı bilgilerin sosyal medya ve internetten kaldırılması, hükümetler, teknoloji sektörü, sağlık profesyonelleri ve sivil toplum kuruluşları arasındaki işbirliği ile sağlanabilir.
References
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- 4. Nuwarda RF, Ramzan I, Weekes L, Kayser V. Vaccine Hesitancy: Contemporary Issues and Historical Background. Vaccines (Basel). 2022;10(10):1595.
- 5. Contarino F, E DIP, Bella F, Randazzo C, Contrino ML. Childhood immunization coverage during the COVID-19 pandemic in the province of Siracusa, Italy. J Prev Med Hyg. 2022;63(4):513-519.
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- 7. Dube E, Vivion M, MacDonald NE. Vaccine hesitancy, vaccine refusal and the anti-vaccine movement: influence, impact and implications. Expert Rev Vaccines. 2015;14(1):99-117.
Details
| Primary Language | English |
|---|---|
| Subjects | Clinical Sciences (Other), Disease Surveillance |
| Journal Section | Letter to the Editor |
| Authors | |
| Early Pub Date | April 16, 2025 |
| Publication Date | April 21, 2025 |
| Submission Date | August 18, 2024 |
| Acceptance Date | September 9, 2024 |
| Published in Issue | Year 2025 Volume: 9 Issue: 1 |
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