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Reaching ‘Herd Immunity’ Is Unlikely in the U.S., Experts Now Believe – The New York Times
Widely circulating coronavirus variants and persistent hesitancy about vaccines will keep the goal out of reach. The virus is here to stay, but vaccinating the…
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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