In a rural part of Colorado, a unique project took place. A nurse who works with a faith community teamed up with the local public health department. Their goal? To tackle the growing issue of people being hesitant about getting the flu vaccine. This partnership aimed to make more people get vaccina
In the United States, Black communities have faced significant challenges in trusting medical institutions. This distrust is rooted in historical and ongoing racial injustices. The COVID-19 pandemic made these issues even more visible. For instance, Black individuals died from COVID-19 at a rate 3.
The COVID-19 pandemic changed how we think about vaccines. Now, researchers are using a method called discrete choice experiments to figure out what makes people pick one vaccine over another. This review looks at many studies that used this method to understand what influences people's decisions ab
Young people love to gather in large numbers for events. These events can be a hotspot for spreading illnesses. Why? Because young folks are often out and about, mixing with lots of different people. This makes them more likely to catch and spread viruses like SARS-CoV2. But how do they handle this
The 2023-2024 RSV season brought a new vaccine for adults aged 60 and above. This vaccine was recommended based on discussions between patients and their healthcare providers. A study was conducted to see how many people in Southern California got the vaccine and why some groups were more likely to
In Europe, there is a notable trend of lower vaccine uptake within certain religious communities. This is a pressing issue for public health. While being part of a religious group can have positive effects on health, it can also lead to vaccine hesitancy. This is due to a surprising link between rel
In Central Uganda, a recent study dug into why young women with HIV aren't getting the HPV vaccine. The focus was on 100 girls and young women aged 10 to 24. These young women were part of a trial in four healthcare facilities that provide antiretroviral therapy. The study happened between January a
In wealthy countries, there's a big difference in how many people get the COVID-19 vaccine. We wanted to find out why this happens at different stages of the pandemic. Some countries did way better than others in getting people vaccinated. To understand why, researchers looked at various national f
HPV, a common sexually transmitted infection, affects over 80% of Americans by age 45. Though vaccines are available, many in Tennessee don't get vaccinated. Recently, the ACIP expanded HPV vaccine recommendations to include adults aged 27-45. This study aimed to understand why Tennesseans in this a
Let's talk about vaccines and why some disabled people in Kenya aren't getting their COVID-19 shots. A study found that 59% of disabled folks were fully vaccinated, but those with mental or self-care issues were left behind. What makes someone decide to get vaccinated? Trust in the benefits, doctor'
