Aleda M. H. Chen, PharmD, PhD, FAPhA

Although there is no one-size-fits-all approach to promoting vaccine confidence, a conversation is a great starting point.

After reviewing the mechanisms of the first three COVID-19 vaccines granted emergency use authorization, we can now address some of the most common concerns that have been expressed regarding vaccine hesitancy.

Vaccine hesitancy is a main driver for lower than desired vaccination rates and recent outbreaks of vaccine-preventable illnesses, such as measles, in the United States.