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health1 year ago

Navigating Vaccine Fatigue: Flu Shots and COVID-19 Tips for the Holidays

As the holiday season coincides with peak flu, COVID-19, and RSV seasons, health experts urge timely vaccinations to ensure protection during gatherings. Despite a national survey indicating vaccine hesitancy due to concerns over side effects and distrust, Dr. Michelle Fiscus emphasizes the importance of vaccines as a preventive measure, akin to wearing a seat belt. Vaccinations not only protect individuals but also safeguard vulnerable populations like the elderly and immunocompromised.

health2 years ago

"Vaccine Fatigue and COVID Resurgence: America's Battle Continues"

A poll conducted in British Columbia found that nearly half of the respondents are experiencing vaccine fatigue, leading to reduced willingness to get immunized against respiratory viruses. While 29% said they probably won't or definitely won't get the flu shot, 35% expressed no intention to get the COVID shot. However, 55% said they probably will get the COVID shot. Health officials emphasize the importance of vaccination in protecting oneself and the vulnerable population. The B.C. government has announced its fall vaccine rollout plan, with vaccines arriving in early October and priority populations being invited to book appointments.

health2 years ago

Understanding COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy and Fatigue

A recent study published in the journal Nature Medicine found that vaccine fatigue, defined as "unwillingness or inaction toward vaccine information or instruction due to perceived burden or burnout," is leading many Americans to refuse booster shots. The study, which surveyed 6,357 people in Austria and Italy, found that low trust in medical institutions, governments, and vaccinations was a common thread in the findings, particularly around vaccine mandates. The study also identified several approaches to countering vaccine fatigue, including offering adapted vaccines at different times of year, retaining low-threshold access to vaccinations, and ensuring that people take experts’ views into account.