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Vaccine hesitancy: why American values matter. Guest Commentary
Two policy actions could build public trust in vaccines for COVID-19 by embracing the values of transparency and accountability
September 16, 2020 12:09 AM UTC
More than a third of Americans tell polls they would not take a vaccine to prevent COVID-19, the most devastating disease in 100 years. Vaccine hesitancy is even higher among Black people — hard-hit in this pandemic — with 40% reporting an unwillingness to take the vaccine.
Reluctance to take vaccines is not new. Why is the public unwilling to act in its own self-interest? Simply put — lack of trust...