Commentary|Videos|September 19, 2024

How to overcome COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy

Physicians need to understand the reasons behind COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy so they can better address it.

The COVID-19 vaccines have been proven to be safe and effective, but many patients still harbor concerns. These concerns can affect whether they give the vaccine to their children, or even their opinions on childhood vaccines.

Steven. P. Furr, M.D., president of the AAFP, discusses the current status of the COVID-19 vaccine uptake, reasons behind hesitancy, and what physicians can do to overcome it.

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