When the Choices We Make Will Affect Others

“Is it my problem if father-in-law does not want to get vaccinated?”All of us must have encountered scenarios like the above. We all met individuals who refused or hesitate vaccinated for COVID-19. They could be from our family members, colleagues, friends, employees, neighbors, school, communities, anywhere! do need look far. What will we do? Or how should approach these situations?For more than a year now, been witnessing unfolding roll out “biggest” vaccine drives in history. Furthermore, this COVID-19 pandemic challenged every individual make personal stand about accepting and even promoting vaccination. This issue Acta Medica Philippina includes two contributions that give different perspectives on phenomenon called “Vaccine Hesitancy.” Vaccine hesitancy is reluctance refusal with theavailability vaccines.While observed across world, looks specifically at factors which contribute unique experiences Southeast Asian region country. These discussions lead better understanding drivers, both barriers enablers acceptance uptake. timely sharing information comes crucial period when rates are high country despite efforts government persuade as many possible come their booster vaccines. The World Health Organization (WHO) released guidance countries governments they can improve uptake constituents.1 In addition addressing up-to-date campaigns, other “actors” play major roles implementation vaccination program, especially during current pandemic, listen attune themselves main drivers versus hesitancy. are: 1) providing an enabling environment, 2) social influences; 3) motivation.The paper Hartigan-Go group shows research may used strategize education communication campaigns increase uptake.2The invited essay discussion traumatic experience witnessed recent national history another novel important driver negatively affecting behavior toward campaigns; move forward there.3We hope help appreciate respect complexity related vaccination, countrymen towards action achieve desired goals more, work attaining goal health all.
 Regina P. Berba, MD, MScHospital Infection Control Unit, Philippine General HospitalCollege Medicine, University Philippines Manila
 
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