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  • The 2019 Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) pandemic highlighted the critical need for effective vaccination strategies.
  • Vaccine hesitancy, influenced by socioeconomic status, beliefs, and awareness, poses a significant challenge to public health initiatives.
  • Vaccine literacy has emerged as a vital concept to address vaccine hesitancy and promote widespread immunization.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To conduct a concept analysis of vaccine literacy using Walker and Avant's systematic approach.
  • To define vaccine literacy and identify its core attributes and relevance in healthcare settings.

Main Methods:

  • Concept analysis utilizing the eight-stage approach by Walker and Avant (2019).
  • Review of literature to identify defining attributes and antecedents of vaccine literacy.

Main Results:

  • Vaccine literacy evolved from the broader concept of health literacy.
  • Vaccine literacy is defined as a process encompassing information dissemination, communication, and public engagement regarding vaccines.
  • Key attributes of vaccine literacy include health literacy, disease prevention, education, and immunization.

Conclusions:

  • Vaccine literacy is essential for improving vaccination rates and mitigating the impact of pandemics.
  • Nurses play a pivotal role in promoting vaccine literacy through education, policy development, and patient immunization.
  • Enhancing vaccine literacy empowers individuals and communities to make informed decisions about vaccination.