Publications by authors named "K W Wagida"
Article Synopsis
- Many countries, including the USA, are facing a triple epidemic of respiratory viruses affecting children, prompting the need for COVID-19 vaccinations as approved by health authorities.
- A study with 400 healthcare professionals and 200 parents found that while many have personal or family experiences with these viruses, there's a mixed perception about the efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccine in preventing them, with some reluctance to vaccinate.
- The results highlight important factors influencing perceptions, such as education and personal experiences, suggesting that these insights could help policymakers strategize on including the COVID-19 vaccine in routine immunization schedules to enhance herd immunity.