Vaccine hesitancy now greatest threat in overcoming Covid pandemic: Adar Poonawalla

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Serum Institute CEO Adar Poonawalla on Wednesday Tweeted “vaccine hesitancy is now the greatest threat in overcoming this pandemic”. This comes on a day when the health ministry report mentioned India has administered over 114 crore vaccines. Serum Institute CEO Adar Poonawalla tweeted that the vaccine industry has worked tirelessly to provide enough stocks for … Read more

Vaccine Hesitancy in Communities of Color Eases — A Bit

In a statement to WebMD, Katie Fowlie, CDC public affairs spokesperson, said: “It’s important to know that the vaccine administration process is complex and requires strong cooperation and partnership with all parties at the jurisdictional, local, and federal levels. CDC is working closely with jurisdictions to ensure as much information is submitted as possible, … Read more

Black Vaccine Hesitancy Rooted in Mistrust, Doubts

Marcella Nunez-Smith, MD, associate professor of internal medicine, public health and management, Yale University; co-chair, President Joe Biden’s COVID-19 advisory board; chair, Biden-Harris COVID-19 Health Equity Task Force. Leon McDougle, MD, president, National Medical Association; professor, family medicine, Ohio State University College of Medicine. James Hildreth, MD, PhD, president and CEO, Meharry Medical College; FDA … Read more