Trust is fundamental to cooperation, essential in times of crisis. Researching and understanding trust networks and perceptions of trustworthiness is therefore crucial in preparing for future health shocks, write Heidi Larson and colleagues.
As health narratives in the climate change discourse become more visible, the intersection of health and climate change will soon become a critical area vulnerable to misinformation and disinformation campaigns.
The objective of this systematic review was to examine documented uses and evidence on the effectiveness of conversational AI for vaccine communication.
Public opposition to COVID-19 vaccine mandates was reported globally. This opposition has resulted in diminished uptake of standard childhood vaccines.
This study aimed to investigate the uptake status and reasons of childhood influenza vaccination during the pandemic in China.
This article reflects on recent research examining the levels and trends of vaccine confidence over time and across the globe, the drivers influencing confidence, and the role of the COVID-19 pandemic in shaping confidence today.
Heidi Larson, Director of the Vaccine Confidence Project and Professor of Anthropology, Risk and Decision Science and researcher Sara…
An examination of trends in vaccine confidence across eight sub-Saharan countries between 2020 and 2022.
This article questions the current high level of political and societal complacency towards COVID-19 in Europe and argues that much more strategic attention and investments are needed now to more effectively manage COVID-19.
The latest WHO/UNICEF estimates of national childhood immunisation coverage have revealed the largest declines in routine immunisation uptake globally in three decades. Through a large-scale retrospective modelling study, we investigate the extent to which vaccine confidence has changed globally using pre- and post-pandemic.
Data to guide vaccination and treatment approaches in immunocompromised people are generally lacking and extrapolated from other populations. This review provides a synthesis of expert viewpoints on the issues related to immunocompromised patients in the COVID-19 pandemic era.
Polarized debates about COVID-19 vaccination and vaccine mandates for healthcare workers (HCWs) challenge Belgian HCWs ability to discuss Covid-19 vaccine sentiments with peers and patients.