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Evaluation of Host-Pathogen Responses and Vaccine Efficacy in Mice
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[How is confidence in vaccination against measles sustained?]
Sibylle Herzig van Wees1, Sahar Nejat2, Fatuma Mohamed3
1docent, forskare, institutionen för global folkhälsa, Karolinska institutet, Stockholm.
Summary
Addressing vaccine hesitancy requires tailored strategies and empathetic communication from healthcare professionals. Stigmatizing parents reduces vaccine confidence, highlighting the need for better training to foster constructive dialogue.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Vaccinology
- Health Communication
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