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Economic Considerations in COVID ‐19 Vaccine Hesitancy and Refusal: A Survey of the Literature*

Year: 2022

Type: article

Abstract: The COVID-19 global pandemic has triggered one of the greatest economic shocks in a century. Effective COVID-19 vaccines have been developed, but a proportion of people either are hesitant or refuse to be vaccinated, facilitated by a global misinformation campaign. If 'herd immunity' cannot be achieved, there is potential not only for ongoing surges in infection, but also for development of new strains of the virus that could evade vaccines and precipitate further health and economic crises. We review the economics of vaccination and of vaccine hesitancy and refusal, and their potential effects on the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Source: Economic Record

DOI: 10.1111/1475-4932.12667

Authors: Louise Rawlings, Jeffrey C. L. Looi, Stephen J. Robson

Institution: Australian National University

Language: English

Topic: Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy

Subfield: Health

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $2,550