Promoting Vaccine Confidence.
Vaccine hesitancy incorporates a wide range of parental attitudes and behaviors surrounding vaccines. Ironically, the very success of the immunization program has fueled vaccine concerns; because vaccine-preventable diseases are no longer prevalent, attention has shifted to the safety and necessity of vaccines themselves. This article reviews some of the underlying themes of vaccine hesitancy as well as specific vaccine safety concerns. Strategies for discussing vaccines with concerned parents are also discussed.
Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, University of Louisville School of Medicine, 571 South Floyd Street, Suite 321, Louisville, KY 40202, USA. Electronic address: mjsmit22@louisville.edu.
Michael J
MJ
Smith
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Risk communication; Vaccine hesitancy; Vaccine safety