Perception of Parents Towards COVID-19 Vaccine for Children in Saudi Population

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 Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology

Parental acceptability of COVID-19 vaccination for children under the age of 18 years among Chinese doctors and nurses: a cross-sectional online survey

Zixin Wang et al.

Summary: The study found that Chinese healthcare workers who believed in higher vaccine efficacy and longer protection duration, who had confidence in China's ability to prevent another wave of COVID-19 outbreak with vaccines in place, and who were willing to receive a COVID-19 vaccination for themselves were more likely to have their children receive the vaccine. Additionally, those who had higher exposure to information through social media and direct interpersonal communication were more accepting of COVID-19 vaccination for their children, while knowing individuals who experienced serious side effects following vaccination was associated with lower acceptability.

HUMAN VACCINES & IMMUNOTHERAPEUTICS (2021)

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Lack of Trust, Conspiracy Beliefs, and Social Media Use Predict COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy

Will Jennings et al.

Summary: The study found that trust, belief in government and vaccines, and the spread of information through social media play important roles in influencing vaccine hesitancy. People's willingness to vaccinate is influenced by the level of trust, trust in healthcare institutions and experts, and the perception of personal health threats.

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Article Public, Environmental & Occupational Health