VACCINE HESITANCY

Jul 15 2025POLITICS

Vaccine Views and Politics: How Beliefs Shape Health Choices in Germany

In Germany, people's views on vaccines seem to be tied to their political beliefs. A recent study looked at how trust and a sense of shared duty affect vaccine readiness among different political groups. The study found that supporters of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party were more likely to be hesitant about vaccines. This was true even after consid...

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Jul 10 2025HEALTH

Did Online Surveys Really Know Who Would Get the COVID-19 Vaccine?

People were unsure about getting the COVID-19 vaccine. This made it hard to plan and use resources well. A study looked at how well online surveys could predict who would actually get the vaccine. They asked over 5, 000 people from 13 countries if they planned to get vaccinated. Later, they checked if these people actually got the vaccine. The surveys were pretty go...

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Jun 28 2025HEALTH

Preventable Pain: Stories of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases

In the past, many kids died young from diseases we can now prevent with vaccines. Now, some people are choosing not to vaccinate, and these diseases are coming back. This is a big problem because these illnesses can cause serious harm or even death. Janith Farnham and her daughter Jacque know this all too well. Jacque was born with congenital rubella syndrome becaus...

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Jun 21 2025HEALTH

Unraveling the Hurdles to HPV Vaccination in New York and Florida

In two states, New York and Florida, a closer look at the reasons behind the reluctance to get the HPV vaccine was taken. The goal was to figure out what stops people from getting the shot and how to boost the number of people who do. The research covered 12 counties in each state. It showed how age, where people live, state rules, and trust in vaccines all play a pa...

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Jun 21 2025HEALTH

Why Some People Are Still Wary of the COVID-19 Jab

In Greece, the COVID-19 jab has been a game-changer in the fight against severe infections. Yet, a significant number of people are still reluctant to roll up their sleeves. What's behind this hesitation? It's a mix of psychological factors. People's beliefs about the jab's safety and how well it works play a big role. So does how seriously they think the virus is. T...

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Jun 20 2025HEALTH

Why Some People Are Wary of COVID-19 Vaccines

The COVID-19 pandemic brought vaccine skepticism into the spotlight. This is a big deal. It's one of the top 10 threats to public health. There were big protests and a lot of false information spread about the vaccines. This made some people wary of getting the shot. A study was done to understand why some people are hesitant about COVID-19 vaccines. It looked ...

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Jun 18 2025HEALTH

Vaccine Choices: What's Driving Them in Central and Eastern Europe?

The success of vaccination drives across Central and Eastern Europe is a mixed bag. Some countries are doing well, while others are lagging behind. Why is this happening? It's a complex issue involving money, culture, politics, and even the internet. Let's dive into seven countries: Hungary, Slovakia, Romania, the Czech Republic, Poland, Ukraine, and Lithuania. Each...

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May 12 2025HEALTH

What Parents Really Think About HPV Vaccine Myths on Twitter

Parents often turn to Twitter for insights on the HPV vaccine. This is a big deal because almost a quarter of tweets about the vaccine spread false information. These misleading tweets often get more attention than the accurate ones. This is troubling because false info can make parents hesitant to vaccinate their kids. The types of false information out there are a...

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May 08 2025HEALTH

Flu Season's Heavy Toll on Kids: A Wake-Up Call

The recent flu season was particularly tough on children. The flu season of 2024-2025 was the most severe in seven years. This flu season was a tough one for kids. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that at least 216 children lost their lives to the flu. This is the highest number of pediatric deaths in 15 years. The previous high was i...

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May 02 2025POLITICS

Vaccine Talk: How Local Politics Shaped COVID-19 Views in Hungary

The COVID-19 pandemic brought new twists to the conversations around vaccines and vaccine skepticism on social media. The way vaccines were made and shared, along with all the political talks happening worldwide, created a confusing situation. This confusion made it hard for people to trust the authorities managing the vaccines. As a result, discussions about vaccine...

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