Vaccine Hesitation Among Brazilian Parents
A study conducted in Campo Grande (MS) investigated the prevalence of this hesitancy and its associated factors. Among the 158 parents interviewed, 39.2% reported reluctance to vaccinate their children, especially against COVID-19.
The main reason was a lack of confidence, motivated by fears about the safety and side effects of vaccines, as well as the influence of misinformation.
Hesitation was higher in large families and among parents who already had doubts about vaccines in general. Despite this, most recognize that vaccination protects against diseases. Read the article on the CSP website.
Read the full text in CSP website: https://cadernos.ensp.fiocruz.br/ojs/index.php/csp/article/view/10543.