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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.
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.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Vaccinology
Background:
- Early in the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, public acceptance of a hypothetical COVID-19 vaccine was tracked.
- As vaccines became available, research shifted to vaccine uptake and acceptance factors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the current state of knowledge on COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy.
- To emphasize pediatric COVID-19 vaccination acceptance.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of peer-reviewed studies on COVID-19 vaccine acceptance.
- Analysis of evolving trends in vaccine acceptance and hesitancy.
Main Results:
- A substantial body of literature now exists on COVID-19 vaccine acceptance.
- Understanding of vaccine acceptance is continuously evolving.
Conclusions:
- COVID-19 vaccine acceptance is a complex and dynamic field.
- Continued research is needed to understand and address vaccine hesitancy, particularly in pediatric populations.
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