Vaccine hesitancy

Government of Canada launches Ask the Experts campaign to encourage vaccine uptake

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Health, Medicine, Medical specialties, Vaccination, Vaccine, Virology, Pfizer–BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, Vaccine hesitancy, HPV vaccine

To build on this momentum, the Government of Canada is taking steps to reduce barriers to vaccination and close the gap among populations with lower vaccine uptake.

Key Points: 
  • To build on this momentum, the Government of Canada is taking steps to reduce barriers to vaccination and close the gap among populations with lower vaccine uptake.
  • This campaign features short videos by trusted experts answering some of the most common questions people have about the COVID-19 vaccines.
  • These videos will encourage vaccine uptake by providing people across Canada with credible COVID-19 vaccine information so they can make informed choices.
  • With the Ask the Experts campaign, credible experts will answer questions Canadians may have about these vaccines, to encourage uptake across the country."

As COVID-19 vaccination rates plateau, health care, public health and business leaders call for formation of Vaccine Confidence Leagues to build vaccine confidence and increase uptake at the community level

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Medical specialties, Medicine, Vaccination, Health, COVID-19 vaccine, Vaccine, COVID-19 vaccination in the Philippines, Vaccine hesitancy

Building confidence in the vaccines to boost uptake is urgent, says a new report from the bipartisan GTMRx National Task Force focused on building vaccine confidence in the health neighborhood.

Key Points: 
  • Building confidence in the vaccines to boost uptake is urgent, says a new report from the bipartisan GTMRx National Task Force focused on building vaccine confidence in the health neighborhood.
  • The GTMRx Task Force, made up of leaders in health care, public health and academia, offers a framework andenumerates action steps that communities can undertake to build "civic muscle" to pursue vaccination goals.
  • "These efforts are needed immediately to achieve COVID-19 vaccination goals, and in the future can also be leveraged for broader vaccination and community health efforts."
  • "Lack of COVID-19 vaccine confidence is a serious barrier to public health efforts to protect the population.

North America Preventive Vaccines Market 2020-2026 by Vaccine Type, Disease, Administration, Patient, and Country - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, June 10, 2021
Health, Pharmaceutical, Medicine, Medical specialties, Health, Virology, Vaccines, Medical research, Vaccination, Vaccine, COVID-19 vaccine, Vaccine hesitancy, Influenza vaccine

The "North America Preventive Vaccines Market 2020-2026 by Vaccine Type, Disease, Administration, Patient, and Country: COVID-19 Impact and Growth Opportunity" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "North America Preventive Vaccines Market 2020-2026 by Vaccine Type, Disease, Administration, Patient, and Country: COVID-19 Impact and Growth Opportunity" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • North America preventive vaccines market is expected to grow by 10.42% annually in the forecast period and reach $30.02 billion by 2026 owing to increasing healthcare expenditure, new development of the vaccines, and rising need for preventive vaccines especially new COVID-19 vaccines.
  • Highlighted with 51 tables and 48 figures, this 131-page report "North America Preventive Vaccines Market 2020-2026 by Vaccine Type, Disease, Administration, Patient, and Country: COVID-19 Impact and Growth Opportunity" is based on a holistic research of the entire North America preventive vaccines market and all its sub-segments through extensively detailed classifications.
  • The report is based on studies on 2016-2019 and provides estimate/forecast from 2020 till 2026 with 2019 as the base year.

Success Story: Measures Taken by the American University in Bulgaria during the COVID-19 pandemic

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Wednesday, June 9, 2021
Articles, Vaccine hesitancy, Vaccination, Pandemic

This may sound like an isolated success, but the small university has in fact taught us important lessons on how to respond to this pandemic and possible future health threats.

Key Points: 
  • This may sound like an isolated success, but the small university has in fact taught us important lessons on how to respond to this pandemic and possible future health threats.
  • The university leadership chose to switch to entirely online education, despite the riskiness of the decision and the possible financial losses.
  • With anti-vaccination campaigns arising in the world and Bulgaria, the university took actions to help the community make an informed choice.
  • But whats more important is that the university proved that its spirit is not limited to a physical place.

More Than Half of Greater Boston Employees Say Employers Should Require Vaccines in the Workplace, According to New Eagle Hill Consulting Research

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Thursday, June 3, 2021
Life sciences, Articles, Health sciences, Vaccination, Medical research, Biotechnology, Vaccine, COVID-19 vaccine, Pharmaceuticals policy, Vaccine hesitancy, Vaccination policy

Sixty-one percent say employers should require COVID-19 vaccination proof, while 56 percent believe employers should offer vaccine incentives.

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  • Sixty-one percent say employers should require COVID-19 vaccination proof, while 56 percent believe employers should offer vaccine incentives.
  • Greater Boston employee sentiment differs somewhat from national polling , in which 48 percent of U.S. workers said employers should require vaccines and 49 percent believe employers should require vaccination proof.
  • The 2021 Eagle Hill Consulting Boston COVID-19 Vaccines and the Workplace Survey measures employee sentiment about COVID-19 vaccines, returning to the workplace, as well as testing and safety protocols.
  • Forty-four percent of Greater Boston employees say non-vaccinated employees should be not allowed to work in-person with co-workers.

Nearly Three-Fourths of Washington, D.C. Metro Area Workers Say Employers Should Require Vaccines in the Workplace, According to New Eagle Hill Consulting Research

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Thursday, June 3, 2021
Medical research, Biotechnology, Vaccination, Articles, COVID-19 vaccine, Life sciences, Health sciences, Pharmaceuticals policy, Vaccine hesitancy, Vaccination policy

Nearly half (48 percent) of local workers say non-vaccinated employees should not be permitted to work in-person with co-workers.

Key Points: 
  • Nearly half (48 percent) of local workers say non-vaccinated employees should not be permitted to work in-person with co-workers.
  • Washington area employee sentiments differ substantially from national polling , in which 49 percent of U.S workers believe that employers should require vaccination proof, while 48 percent said employers should require vaccines.
  • The 2021 Eagle Hill Consulting Washington, D.C. COVID-19 Vaccines and the Workplace Survey measures employee sentiment about COVID-19 vaccines, returning to the workplace, as well as testing and safety protocols.
  • More than half of area workers (52 percent) say non-vaccinated employees should not be permitted to work in-person with customers.

Canadian study investigates immune response and vaccine hesitancy among Canada’s South Asian communities

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Thursday, June 3, 2021
Medicine, Medical specialties, Vaccination, Vaccine, Virology, Health sciences, Medical research, United States, Vaccine hesitancy, COVID-19 vaccination in Canada

Approximately $1.5 million is being invested in this study, which will seek to understand vaccine confidence and hesitancy in this population that has been disproportionately affected by COVID-19.

Key Points: 
  • Approximately $1.5 million is being invested in this study, which will seek to understand vaccine confidence and hesitancy in this population that has been disproportionately affected by COVID-19.
  • Canadas South Asian communities are the fastest growing ethnic group in Canada, and are among the highest at-risk populations for illness from COVID-19.
  • South Asian communities across Canada have been hit hard by the pandemic and its vital that they understand the safety and effectiveness of vaccines.
  • The COVIDCommUNITY-South Asian study involves an interdisciplinary team of experts and strong collaborations with public health and South Asian community organizations.

The PCPD Provides “Vaccination Leave” for Staff after COVID-19 Vaccination in Support of Government's “Early Vaccination for All” Campaign

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Tuesday, June 1, 2021
Biotechnology, Vaccination, Life sciences, Articles, Vaccine hesitancy, Contemporary history, COVID-19 vaccination in Bulgaria

The Government announced yesterday (31 May) the launch of the Early Vaccination for All campaign to further encourage citizens to receive COVID-19 vaccination.

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  • The Government announced yesterday (31 May) the launch of the Early Vaccination for All campaign to further encourage citizens to receive COVID-19 vaccination.
  • The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data, Hong Kong (PCPD), supports the campaign and implements the following arrangements from today (1 June) to facilitate its staff to receive COVID-19 vaccination as early as possible and give recognition to those staff members who have already been vaccinated:
    From today (1 June) until 31 August, all staff members of the PCPD will be entitled to one day of vaccination leave for each dose of vaccination received so that they can have sufficient time to take a rest after vaccination;
    Staff members who were vaccinated on or before 31 May this year may apply, for each dose of vaccination already received, for one day of authorised leave that may be taken by 31 March 2022.

Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on May 29, 2021

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Saturday, May 29, 2021
Medicine, Health, COVID-19 vaccines, Clinical trials, Medical research, COVID-19 vaccine, Vaccination, Vaccine adverse event, National Advisory Committee on Immunization, Vaccine, Vaccination policy, Vaccine hesitancy

At the same time, the Public Health Agency of Canada is providing Canadians with regular updates on COVID-19 vaccines administered , vaccination coverage and ongoing monitoring of vaccine safety across the country.

Key Points: 
  • At the same time, the Public Health Agency of Canada is providing Canadians with regular updates on COVID-19 vaccines administered , vaccination coverage and ongoing monitoring of vaccine safety across the country.
  • While the impact of all VOCs continues to be monitored in Canada, we know that vaccination, in combination with public health and individual measures, are working to reduce spread of COVID-19.
  • Working together, Health Canada , the Public Health Agency of Canada , the National Advisory Committee on Immunization , Canada's Chief Medical Officers of Health and other health professionals across the country are closely monitoring vaccine safety , effectiveness and optimal use to adapt approaches.
  • As the science and situation evolves, we are committed to providing clear and evidence-informed guidance in order to keep everyone in Canada safe and healthy.

New Research Identifies Promising Strategies to Fight COVID Misinformation

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Monday, May 24, 2021
Health, Articles, Contemporary history, Vaccine hesitancy, COVID-19 pandemic, Misinformation, Misinformation related to vaccination

PARIS, May 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A new research paper, funded by the Reboot Foundation , outlines effective strategies for combating misinformation campaigns, particularly around the COVID-19 pandemic.

Key Points: 
  • PARIS, May 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A new research paper, funded by the Reboot Foundation , outlines effective strategies for combating misinformation campaigns, particularly around the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • The strategies tested by researchers at the University of Cambridge and mdialab Sciences Po in Paris are based on the concept of "psychological herd immunity" and establish promising avenues for fighting misinformation.
  • "COVID has shown us how dangerous misinformation and conspiracy theories can be," said Helen Lee Bouygues, founder and president of the Reboot Foundation, which researches and promotes critical thinking.
  • "These approaches could be put into use quickly by governments, schools and media literacy organizations to help combat vaccine hesitancy around COVID."