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Addressing Vaccine-Hesitant Parents’ Perceptions About Immunizations

Politi MC, Jones KM, Philpott SE.
This Viewpoint discusses cognitive biases that underlie vaccine hesitancy and refusal and proposes strategies for respectfully engaging with patients to address concerns and increase vaccination over time.
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