News-Medical.Net January 13, 2026
Most COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy is rooted in concerns that can be addressed and effectively reduced over time, according to a new study following more than 1.1 million people in England between January 2021 and March 2022 during the COVID-19 pandemic, published in The Lancet.
The study, led by researchers from Imperial College London, found that of the participants initially hesitant about getting a COVID-19 vaccine, 65% went on to get vaccinated at least once.
The findings offer a novel perspective on the main types of vaccine hesitancy during the COVID-19 pandemic. Their potential to be reversed may help inform the targeting and messaging for future roll-outs of novel vaccines.
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