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Why Honest Conversations Are Key to Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy

July 8, 2021
Senior adult patient talks with doctor

More than half of all adults in the U.S. are fully vaccinated, but according to a survey from Kaiser Family Foundation, about 12% of the population still falls into the “wait and see” category — meaning they have not yet decided whether to get a vaccine. For many of them, concerns about side effects, missing work, and vaccine development are top of mind. Open and honest conversations with health care professionals about their concerns could be the key to improving vaccination rates.

Read the entire story at NYMag.com