The hottest Vaccine Hesitancy Substack posts right now

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Interview with Tony Fauci

Science Forever • 139 implied HN points • 27 Feb 23
🏥 Health Politics Public Health Government Science communication Vaccine Hesitancy
  1. Misinformation and vaccine hesitancy are exacerbated by the huge impact of social media, making it challenging to counter with correct information.
  2. Challenges exist in countering misinformation when highly credentialed individuals spread inaccurate information, creating difficulty in preserving the integrity of scientific communication.
  3. Communicating the evolving nature of science and the iterative self-correcting process can aid in improving science literacy and public understanding.

Vaccine Passports are unlikely to counter vaccine hesitancy

Joshua Gans' Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 16 Jul 21
🏥 Health & Wellness Vaccine Hesitancy Public Health Pandemic Management
  1. Vaccine passports may not effectively address vaccine hesitancy due to their potential to act more as a punishment than a motivator.
  2. Implementing vaccine passports could lead to 'vaccine theatre,' where the requirement of proof of vaccination at events may not necessarily protect or benefit individuals.
  3. The use of vaccine passports may paradoxically lower the demand for vaccination by reducing the prevalence of the virus, making it a temporary solution rather than a long-term strategy.

What to do about vaccine hesitancy

Joshua Gans' Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 23 Apr 21
🏥 Health & Wellness Vaccine Hesitancy Risk management
  1. Vaccine hesitancy is influenced by individual perceptions of Covid-19 risk, their preferences, and the prevalence of the virus in the population.
  2. Vaccine passports target personal motivations for getting vaccinated but don't address the underlying gap between private and social incentives.
  3. A strategy to ease restrictions based on prevalence levels can help align individual and societal incentives for vaccination, focusing on managing infection risks and encouraging timely vaccination.

What to make of AstraZeneca?

Joshua Gans' Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 09 Apr 21
🏥 Health & Wellness Vaccination COVID-19 Risk Assessment Public Health Vaccine Hesitancy
  1. AstraZeneca has been linked to rare blood clot issues, particularly in younger individuals, presenting a challenge in vaccine distribution and risk assessment.
  2. The distribution of AstraZeneca vaccine is crucial due to its wide availability, but balancing the risk of blood clots against the benefits of vaccination is a complex task.
  3. Messaging around AstraZeneca vaccination plays a significant role in managing vaccine hesitancy and public perception, highlighting the need for a balanced approach and continual adjustment based on new information.

Tell them they're dreaming

Joshua Gans' Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 01 Apr 21
🏥 Health & Wellness Vaccination Health Risks Immunity Vaccine Hesitancy
  1. Australia's success in managing COVID-19 has led to complacency in vaccination efforts, resulting in potential long-term challenges.
  2. Achieving herd immunity is not a guarantee of safety, as the virus can still spread even with high vaccination rates.
  3. Strategic planning and a stronger vaccine strategy are crucial for countries like Australia to navigate the transition from COVID-Zero to a more sustainable approach amidst evolving virus variants.
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