Publications by authors named "Imanuel Ber"
Article Synopsis
- This study focused on vaccine hesitancy in Israel's ultraorthodox Jewish community, where many people are hesitant to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
- Researchers developed and validated a questionnaire to understand factors influencing the decision to receive the fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose, employing a mixed-methods approach.
- Key findings showed that religious authority, health information sources, and perceptions of vaccine safety and effectiveness were significant factors, with about 46% of participants indicating intention to get the fourth dose.
Immunization against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Israel began on December 2020, using the BNT162b2 mRNA vaccine. Individuals aged 60 years or older and medical staff were prioritized in COVID-19 immunization, and currently individuals aged 16 years or older are eligible to receive the vaccine. To achieve levels of community immunity (herd immunity) immunization of 60-70% of the population is required.
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