VACCINE HESITANCY

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Dec 26 2024HEALTH

What’s the Deal with COVID Vaccines in Pima County’s Hispanic Community?

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, there’s been a noticeable hesitancy among marginalized populations, especially within the Hispanic community in Pima County, Arizona, when it comes to taking the vaccine. A recent study took a close look at how political views impact the decision-making process of H

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Nov 25 2024HEALTH

Overcoming Vaccine Hesitancy in Saudi Arabia: A Social Media Approach

Saudi Arabia has faced significant challenges in encouraging people to get vaccinated against COVID-19. The country has been heavily impacted by the pandemic, making vaccine hesitancy a critical issue. To tackle this problem, researchers have turned to social media surveys and interventions. These t

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Nov 22 2024HEALTH

Vaccine Uptake Lags This Season, CDC Reports

This flu and Covid vaccine season is off to a slow start, says the CDC. As of mid-November, only about one-third of U. S. adults have gotten their flu shot, while roughly 18% have received the latest Covid vaccines. This is similar to last year's rates. The CDC urges everyone, especially the elderly

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Nov 19 2024HEALTH

COVID-19 Vaccines: What Turkish Healthcare Workers Think

You might think that healthcare professionals would be the first in line to get the COVID-19 vaccine. After all, they're the ones on the frontlines, right? Surprisingly, that's not always the case. In Türkiye, many healthcare workers are hesitant to get vaccinated. This is a big deal because vaccine

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Nov 15 2024HEALTH

Kids with Asthma and COVID-19 Vaccines: What Iran's Parents Think

The COVID-19 pandemic, announced in early 2020, pushed for quick protective measures, with vaccines at the forefront. Although vaccines were developed and distributed rapidly, many people are still unsure about getting them. This study looks at why some parents in Iran might be hesitant to have thei

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Aug 28 2024HEALTH

To Boost or Not to Boost: Navigating the Complexities of the New COVID-19 Vaccine

The FDA has recently approved an updated COVID-19 vaccine for individuals aged 6 months and older, once again posing a dilemma for Americans: should they get the shot immediately amidst the current outbreak, or save it for the potential winter wave? The new vaccine offers protection to all, but th

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