Survey indicates health workers think COVID, flu vaccines safe and effective, but many remain hesitant

Health workers think COVID, flu vaccines safe and effective, but many remain hesitant, global survey shows A survey of more than 7,700 healthcare workers (HCWs) in 12 countries in 2022 and 2023 finds that respondents agreed that COVID-19 and influenza vaccines are safe, effective, and useful, yet 1 in 5 reported moderate or strong COVID vaccine hesitation. CIDRAP

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The study authors noted that vaccine reluctance was detected worldwide before the pandemic, but the introduction of COVID-19 vaccines has significantly worsened the issue. "Reluctant HCWs not only put their own well-being and that of their patients at risk, but also undermine confidence in vaccines, leading to lower vaccination coverage among patients and communities," they wrote.

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