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vaccine hesitancy

VAK-seen HEZ-ih-tan-see

ˈvæksɪn ˈhɛzɪtənsi

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vaccinehesitancy

Dictionary meaning

delay in acceptance or refusal of vaccination despite availability of vaccine services; recognized by the WHO as one of the top ten threats to global health; driven by complacency, convenience, and confidence factors

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