Journal article
Vaccine hesitancy, refusal and access barriers: The need for clarity in terminology
Vaccine, Vol.36(44), pp.6556-6558
2017
Abstract
Although vaccination uptake is high in most countries, pockets of sub-optimal coverage remain posing a threat to individual and population immunity. Increasingly, the term 'vaccine hesitancy' is being used by experts and commentators to explain sub-optimal vaccination coverage. We contend that using this term to explain all partial or non-immunisation risks generating solutions that are a poor match for the problem in a particular community or population. We propose more precision in the term 'vaccine hesitancy' is needed particularly since much under-vaccination arises from factors related to access or pragmatics. Only with clear terminology can we begin to understand where the problem lies, measure it accurately and develop appropriate interventions. This will ensure that our interventions have the best chance of success to make vaccines available to those who want them and in helping those who are uncertain about their vaccination decision.
Details
- Title
- Vaccine hesitancy, refusal and access barriers: The need for clarity in terminology
- Authors/Creators
- H. Bedford (Author/Creator) - UCL Institute of Child HealthK. Attwell (Author/Creator) - Murdoch UniversityM. Danchin (Author/Creator) - Murdoch Children's Research InstituteH. Marshall (Author/Creator) - Women's and Children's Health NetworkP. Corben (Author/Creator) - North Coast Public Health Unit, Port Macquarie Community Health Campus, PO Box 126, Port Macquarie, NSW 2444, Australia.J. Leask (Author/Creator) - The University of Sydney
- Publication Details
- Vaccine, Vol.36(44), pp.6556-6558
- Publisher
- Elsevier BV
- Identifiers
- 991005542749907891
- Copyright
- © 2017 Elsevier Ltd.
- Murdoch Affiliation
- Sir Walter Murdoch School of Public Policy and International Affairs
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article
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- Citation topics
- 1 Clinical & Life Sciences
- 1.104 Virology - General
- 1.104.2777 Vaccine Hesitancy
- Web Of Science research areas
- Immunology
- Medicine, Research & Experimental
- ESI research areas
- Immunology