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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2022 Jan 8.
Published in final edited form as: Vaccine. 2020 Dec 3;39(2):350–356. doi: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2020.11.058

Table 3.

Summary of Findings and Recommendations

Finding Recommendation
New messengers are needed Partner with non-traditional sources who are seen as credible to mothers, such as online influencers
New messages are needed Find common ground with those who are vaccine hesitant, as previous messages promoting herd immunity or inducing guilt for not vaccinating do not resonate
Utilize evidence-based storytelling to promote vaccination and counter claims of misinformation
New vaccines are needed Communicate concerns about vaccine ingredients and the desire for personalized vaccines to the pharmaceutical industry
Balancing risk Help parents understand accurate risk of vaccine vs. disease; dispel misguided beliefs about side effects
Social media and new technology Collaborate with social media and technology companies to ensure appropriate and responsible use of these platforms to promote vaccination