You’ve heard of anti-vaxxers, the people who straight up refuse to vaccinate. But have you heard of ‘vaccine hesitancy’? The World Health organisation defines vaccine hesitancy as people who might be sitting on the fence, delaying acceptance that vaccines work, or those who refuse to get it when its freely available. Vaccine hesitaters are considered one of the top ten risks to global health.

 

If Scientists and politicians are optimistic about their ability to roll out a safe and effective vaccine next year, why will some of us still hesitate? To discuss this our guests are Dr Robin Canniford (University of Melbourne) and Dr Margie Danchin (Murdoch Children’s Research Institute).

 

In today's news headlines:

• Australia locks in Coronavirus vaccine deal
• Jacinda Ardern isn't having Donald Trump's beat up.
• Research suggests muggy conditions could help mitigate COVID-19

 

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