But new data published in the journal Nature suggests that convincing vaccine holdouts could be difficult, if not impossible. Without herd immunity, COVID will likely become an endemic disease, like the flu. However, Ortiz stressed that people who are vaccine hesitant are by no means a “lost cause.” And anecdotally, there’s certainly evidence that vaccine holdouts can be convinced to roll up their sleeves. Recent data also suggests that one-third of people who were vaccine hesitant in late 2020 were willing to get vaccinated by early 2021. Ask what would make them feel more secure or comfortable about getting vaccinated, Ortiz said.

Source: Huffington Post November 11, 2021 13:26 UTC