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Globally, health care workers are among the first groups of people to have access to the COVID-19 vaccine. However, recent surveys suggest a high rate of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among health care workers is driven by low confidence in the safety and efficacy of the vaccine, with many indicating that they would rather "wait-and-see". Developing effective strategies that increase vaccine confidence and lead to maximal vaccine uptake is crucial.
This research brief provides an overview of the issues surrounding vaccine confidence (the why), challenges to building confidence (the what) and outlines strategies that may assist in building vaccine confidence (the how). Sources are provided throughout the brief for further reference and a resource section is included at the end for additional reading.
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Experts from Ontario hospitals also helped answer questions from parents about the COVID-19 vaccine for 5-11 year old children:
Related resources
Resources:
Do I still need the vaccine if I have COVID-19?
The Safety and Efficacy of COVID-19 Vaccines for Youth
Strategies to Support Ontarians’ Capability, Opportunity, and Motivation for COVID-19 Vaccination - Ontario Science Table
Impact of Hospital Visitor Restrictions during the COVID-19 Pandemic - Ontario Science Table
How to talk about vaccines - World Health Organization
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): Awareness resources - Canada.ca - Ontario Ministry of Health
Five research-backed steps to a pro-vaccination social media campaign
Communicating the potential benefits and harms of the Astra-Zeneca COVID-19 vaccine
Muddling the Message: The Truth about Astra Zeneca
First Nations, Inuit & Métis Perspectives & Knowledge Sharing on COVID-19 Vaccines - University Health Network
COVID-19 Vaccines - Centre for EffectivePractice
Sample Hospital Communications and Templates:
Vaccination communication - Hawkesbury General Hospital
Update on Vaccination Rollout - Queensway Carleton Hospital (Using material from Ontario Government)
Everything you need to know about vaccines - Queensway Carleton Hospital (Using material from Ontario Government)
Ministry of Education Youth Vaccination social media strategy
COVID-19 Vaccine Q&A: How can I protect myself from deadly variants? - Ontario Ministry of Health
COVID-19 Vaccine Q&A: If I’ve already recovered from COVID-19, do I still need to get the vaccine? - Ontario Ministry of Health
Getting the COVID-19 vaccine during pregnancy - North York General Hospital
What are the #COVID19 virus variants circulating at this time? - World Health Organization
An Indigenous Perspective on COVID-19 & Vaccines - YouTube - Lambton Public Health
An Indigenous Perspective on COVID-19 & Vaccines - Facebook Post - Lambton Public Health
An Indigenous Perspective on COVID-19 & Vaccines - Twitter Post - Lambton Public Health
COVID-19 Myth Busting Town Hall - Southlake Regional Health Centre
During Ramadan, does getting a COVID-19 vaccine break your fast?
Will #COVID19vaccine doses be as effective 16 weeks apart?
Your COVID-19 Vaccine Questions
Cartoons to help with vaccine hesitancy and confidence
Related Reading:
How to talk to someone who doesn't want the vaccine
Health Care Workers’ Reluctance to Take the Covid-19 Vaccine: A Consumer-Marketing Approach to Identifying and Overcoming Hesitancy
COVID-19 vaccination won't break your fast this Ramadan, say experts
Patient Navigator: Hospital program aims to boost vaccination rate among health-care workers
Finding the 'sweet spot' between freedoms and restrictions post-vaccination
Big Shots - Toronto Life Article