How to overcome vaccine hesitancy

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An estimated 500 million Covid-19 vaccinations have been administered so far globally. In India, that figure has crossed the 50-million mark. But while the country is seeing a new wave of coronavirus cases, many aren't willing to get a vaccine shot. Recent estimates suggest that only about 50% of people eligible to get a jab are actually stepping forward. Why do some people have concerns about taking the coronavirus vaccine, and how should the government and health providers respond? Vaccine hesitancy remains one of the top 10 threats to global health, according to the World Health Organization, so in this edition of WorklifeIndia, we debunk myths and discuss how to overcome vaccine hesitancy. Presenter: Devina Gupta Contributors: Heidi J Larson, founding director - Vaccine Confidence Project, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine; Dr Shiv Kumar Sarin, director, Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences; Preetha Reddy, vice chairperson, Apollo Hospitals Group