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Vaccine Hesitancy CDC
About Vaccine Hesitancy CDC
The CDC expanded its work on vaccine confidence in the 2010s to address growing vaccine hesitancy. This work includes research on vaccine attitudes, develops communication materials, and supports state and local immunization programs. The CDC publishes Provider Resources for Vaccine Conversations with Parents, designed to help healthcare providers address vaccine concerns. The CDC uses social media monitoring to track vaccine misinformation. The VaxView surveillance system monitors vaccination coverage and exemption rates by state and county. The CDC faced unprecedented challenges during the COVID pandemic, with vaccine hesitancy becoming deeply politicized. The agency was criticized for communication failures including changing mask guidance and unclear messaging about breakthrough infections. Vaccine communication remains a core CDC function, though the agency acknowledges the need for improvement.
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