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Companion Animal Vaccine Hesitancy: Current Evidence and Practical Communication Strategies
Ashley N Hartley1, Zenithson Ng1, Claire E Ludwig2
1Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine, Knoxville, TN, USA.
Abstract:
This review article summarizes the emergence of vaccine hesitancy in companion animal medicine and its parallels with human health care. Factors influencing pet owner vaccination decisions include concerns about safety, necessity, cost, overvaccination, and misinformation. Current literature suggests veterinarians remain the most trusted source of vaccine information and play a central role in maintaining vaccine confidence. The article reviews available data on companion animal vaccination trends, owner attitudes, and veterinary team perceptions while highlighting communication strategies, including motivational interviewing and presumptive recommendations, that may improve vaccine acceptance and strengthen preventive health care delivery.
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