Addressing public questioning and concerns about vaccination in South Africa: A guide for healthcare workers

Highlights ► South African Internet-based anti-vaccination claims are reviewed. ► Claims drawn from anti-vaccination lobbyists based in highly resourced countries. ► Healthcare workers find it difficult to answer questions about these claims. ► Evidence of vaccine safety is provided for capacity bui...

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Published in:Vaccine 2012-09, Vol.30, p.C72-C78
Main Authors: Burnett, Rosemary J, Larson, Heidi J, Moloi, Molelekeng H, Tshatsinde, E. Avhashoni, Meheus, André, Paterson, Pauline, François, Guido
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
adverse effects
Allergy and Immunology
Anti-vaccination
caregivers
children
cost effectiveness
health care workers
Health Education - methods
Humans
Internet
parents
Patient Acceptance of Health Care - psychology
public health
South Africa
Vaccination
Vaccination - adverse effects
Vaccination - utilization
vaccines
Vaccines - adverse effects
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Summary:Highlights ► South African Internet-based anti-vaccination claims are reviewed. ► Claims drawn from anti-vaccination lobbyists based in highly resourced countries. ► Healthcare workers find it difficult to answer questions about these claims. ► Evidence of vaccine safety is provided for capacity building. ► Communication in building public trust in vaccination is discussed.
ISSN:0264-410X
1873-2518
DOI:10.1016/j.vaccine.2012.03.037