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"Vaccine hesitancy" highlighted by WHO in editorial
19.08.2015 08:02 "Agro Perspectiva" (Kyiv) —
People who delay or refuse vaccines for themselves or their children are presenting a growing challenge for countries seeking to close the immunization gap, UN Radio says referring to the WHO (World Health Organization) report.
Reportedly, the WHO estimates that globally, one in five children still do not receive routine life-saving immunizations, and an estimated 1.5 million children die each year of diseases that could be prevented by vaccines.
Thus, in a special issue of the journal Vaccine published on Tues, WHO experts review the role of vaccine hesitancy in limiting vaccine coverage and explore strategies to address it.
It is to be admitted, the WHO says the issue is complex and influenced by factors such as misinformation, complacency, convenience and confidence.
Some people reportedly have negative beliefs based on myths, such as vaccination of women leading to infertility.
Recommendations proposed by WHO in the recently published editorial aim to increase the understanding of vaccine hesitancy, its determinants and challenges.
They also suggest ways organizations can increase acceptance of vaccines, such as using effective communication to dispel fears.
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