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  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Social Sciences

Background:

  • Vaccination is a critical public health intervention, yet vaccine hesitancy is rising globally.
  • Vaccine hesitancy poses a significant threat, identified by the World Health Organization as a top global health concern.
  • Anti-vaccination movements are a major contributor to increasing vaccine hesitancy worldwide.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the historical and modern definitions of vaccine hesitancy and the anti-vaccine movement.
  • To identify and analyze the key drivers of vaccine hesitancy across diverse global regions and economic contexts.
  • To examine the impact of vaccine hesitancy on herd immunity and explore countermeasures.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of historical and contemporary data on vaccine hesitancy.
  • Analysis of socio-political, cultural, religious, and informational factors influencing vaccine acceptance.
  • Examination of economic disparities and their correlation with vaccine hesitancy.

Main Results:

  • Vaccine hesitancy stems from a complex interplay of social, political, cultural, and informational factors.
  • Drivers of vaccine hesitancy vary significantly across different global regions and socioeconomic populations.
  • The rise in vaccine hesitancy negatively impacts herd immunity and public health initiatives.

Conclusions:

  • Addressing vaccine hesitancy requires a multifaceted approach considering regional and socioeconomic contexts.
  • Countering misinformation and building trust in health systems are essential public health measures.
  • Effective strategies are needed to mitigate the impact of vaccine hesitancy on herd immunity and global health.