Human health is more than what we can define using studies and metrics, says Leon Espira. Our health is a reflection of our interactions with others as we seek better lives for ourselves and our loved ones.
In helping families complete recommended vaccination schedules, vaccine hesitancy leads to reductions in vaccine coverage and outbreaks of vaccine-preventable disease. In urban settings around the world, hesitancy trends should be followed closely.
In sub-Saharan Africa, some of the highest rates of childhood death coincide with low vaccination schedule completion. Timely vaccinations increase protection and indicate whether a child will complete the full schedule of recommended shots.
Over 400 million COVID cases—including nearly 6 million deaths worldwide—have led to incalculable costs and profound disruptions to our lives. What can be gained from the pandemic’s spotlight on vaccines that will help us help more people?
Living through the pandemic has taught us some valuable lessons about how to live through uncertainty and prepare for it. Bhramar Mukherjee writes on the biggest lessons and what she thinks 2022 will bring.