Reaching ‘Herd Immunity’ Is Unlikely in the U.S., Experts Now Believe – The New York Times

A better approach would be for a trusted figure to address the root cause of the hesitancy fear, mistrust, misconceptions, ease of access or a desire for more information, said Mary Politi, an expert in health decision making and health communication at Washington University in St. Louis.
People often need to see others in their social circle embracing something before they are willing to try it, Dr. Politi said. Emphasizing the benefits of vaccination to their lives, like seeing a family member…

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