Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy

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Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy

Vaccine hesitancy has caused the re-emergence of almost eradicated vaccine-preventable diseases. Addressing it is the first step in increasing vaccinations that prevent life-threatening illnesses.

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