Coronavirus Disease-2019 Vaccine Hesitancy

E Adrianne Hammershaimb1, James D Campbell1, Sean T O'Leary2

  • 1Division of Infectious Diseases and Tropical Pediatrics, Department of Pediatrics, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA; Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health, University of Maryland, School of Medicine, Health Sciences Research Facility 1, Research Facility 1, Room 480, 685 West Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA.

Summary

Public acceptance of COVID-19 vaccines, including for children, has evolved from initial surveys to tracking real-world uptake and influencing factors. Research continues to explore vaccine hesitancy and acceptance dynamics.

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