A Comparison of Vaccine Hesitancy of COVID-19 Vaccination in China and the United States

Article Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

A global survey of potential acceptance of a COVID-19 vaccine

Jeffrey V. Lazarus et al.

Summary: Survey data from 19 countries reveals varying attitudes towards acceptance of a COVID-19 vaccine, with trust in government being linked to vaccine confidence.

NATURE MEDICINE (2021)

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Article Medicine, General & Internal

Safety and efficacy of the ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 vaccine (AZD1222) against SARS-CoV-2: an interim analysis of four randomised controlled trials in Brazil, South Africa, and the UK

Merryn Voysey et al.

Summary: The ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 vaccine has been shown to have an acceptable safety profile and effectiveness against symptomatic COVID-19, with higher efficacy observed in the group that received a low dose followed by a standard dose.

LANCET (2021)

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Article Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Looking beyond COVID-19 vaccine phase 3 trials

Jerome H. Kim et al.

Summary: Following the announcement of COVID-19 vaccine efficacy in clinical trials, a comprehensive strategy is needed for global vaccination, including manufacturing, support, supply coordination, equitable distribution, and logistics. Additionally, addressing scientific questions to improve vaccine efficacy is crucial for ending the pandemic effectively and efficiently.

NATURE MEDICINE (2021)

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Article Immunology

Acceptance of the COVID-19 vaccine based on the health belief model: A population-based survey in Hong Kong

Martin C. S. Wong et al.

Summary: The study found that the acceptance of COVID-19 vaccine is influenced by factors such as the Health Belief Model, trust in the healthcare system, new vaccine platforms and manufacturers, and self-reported health outcomes. Government recommendation is identified as the most significant driving factor for vaccine acceptance.

VACCINE (2021)

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Covid-19: Norway investigates 23 deaths in frail elderly patients after vaccination

Ingrid Torjesen

BMJ-BRITISH MEDICAL JOURNAL (2021)

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Review Immunology

Confidence and Receptivity for COVID-19 Vaccines: A Rapid Systematic Review

Cheryl Lin et al.

Summary: While COVID-19 continues to spread globally, there is a decrease in vaccine acceptance rates, with significant demographic, socioeconomic, and partisan differences. Perceived risk, concerns over vaccine safety and effectiveness, and doctors' recommendations are key factors influencing vaccination decisions. Unique COVID-19 factors include political orientation, doubts about the expedited vaccine development process, and perceived political interference.

VACCINES (2021)

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Challenges in ensuring global access to COVID-19 vaccines: production, affordability, allocation, and deployment

Olivier J. Wouters et al.

Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic may not end globally until vaccines that protect against severe disease and drive herd immunity are widely distributed. While vaccines have been authorized for human use in many countries, achieving global control of COVID-19 requires not only licensed vaccines but also mass production, affordable pricing, global allocation, and wide local deployment.

LANCET (2021)

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Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine candidate appears safe and effective Comment

Ian Jones et al.

LANCET (2021)

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Article Infectious Diseases

Safety, tolerability, and immunogenicity of an inactivated SARS-CoV-2 vaccine in healthy adults aged 18-59 years: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, phase 1/2 clinical trial

Yanjun Zhang et al.

Summary: This study investigated the safety, tolerability, and immunogenicity of the COVID-19 vaccine candidate CoronaVac, and found that the 3 μg dose showed higher seroconversion rates in the phase 2 trial.

LANCET INFECTIOUS DISEASES (2021)

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News Item Multidisciplinary Sciences

COVID VACCINES AND SAFETY: WHAT THE RESEARCH SAYS

Ariana Remmel

Summary: With the rollout of vaccines, researchers are gaining insights into the extent and nature of side effects.

NATURE (2021)

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Editorial Material Medicine, General & Internal

International collaboration and covid-19: what are we doing and where are we going?

Jesse B. Bump et al.

BMJ-BRITISH MEDICAL JOURNAL (2021)

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Covid-19: European countries suspend use of Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine after reports of blood clots

Jacqui Wise

BMJ-BRITISH MEDICAL JOURNAL (2021)

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Review Immunology

COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Worldwide: A Concise Systematic Review of Vaccine Acceptance Rates

Malik Sallam

Summary: COVID-19 vaccine acceptance rates are generally high worldwide, but low rates are reported in the Middle East, Russia, Africa, and certain European countries. This could pose a significant challenge in global efforts to control the pandemic. More studies are recommended to address COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in different regions.

VACCINES (2021)

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Article Geriatrics & Gerontology

Education, Healthy Ageing and Vaccine Literacy

Jean-Pierre Michel et al.

Summary: The Covid pandemic provides an opportunity to explore the links between education and health literacy, as well as the vaccine decision-making process. Effective vaccine communication is crucial for reassuring people about vaccine efficacy, safety, and potential side effects. Specialized vaccine communication training is essential to improve healthcare providers' communication skills in promoting vaccine uptake and confidence.

JOURNAL OF NUTRITION HEALTH & AGING (2021)

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