Paul Sheuli, Salunkhe Shradha, Mane Shailaja V, Bahal Mridu
Paediatrics, Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital & Research Centre, Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Pune, IND.
Cureus. 2024 Nov 11;16(11):e73459. doi: 10.7759/cureus.73459. eCollection 2024 Nov.
In India, vaccine hesitancy is one of the major hurdles to attaining widespread immunity against communicable diseases. Vaccines play a significant role, as was evident during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, factors such as misinformation, cultural beliefs together with distrust in healthcare providers are some of the barriers encountered during mass vaccination. Education and communication strategies based on evidence are the need of the hour to address this issue. Enhancing vaccination rates requires a multi-pronged strategy of reclaiming control: through digital literacy, community engagement, and clear communication by healthcare personnel as well as the government. The recent resurgence of vaccine-preventable diseases in the country underscores the need for booster doses to combat waning immunity. Coordinated efforts between all the key players are required to confront vaccine hesitancy and to ensure that vaccines provide better health for all.
在印度，疫苗犹豫是实现对传染病广泛免疫的主要障碍之一。疫苗发挥着重要作用，这在新冠疫情期间表现得很明显。然而，错误信息、文化信仰以及对医疗服务提供者的不信任等因素是大规模疫苗接种过程中遇到的一些障碍。基于证据的教育和沟通策略是解决这一问题的当务之急。提高疫苗接种率需要采取多管齐下的策略来重新掌控局面：通过数字素养、社区参与以及医护人员和政府进行清晰的沟通。该国近期疫苗可预防疾病的再度流行凸显了需要接种加强针来应对免疫力下降的问题。所有关键参与者之间需要协调努力，以应对疫苗犹豫问题，并确保疫苗为所有人带来更好的健康。
