More than one in five of those aged between 18 and 24 are more likely to say they are “unsure” about a jab than other age groups. As the pandemic remains a real, and in some countries, a growing threat, it is necessary to win the hearts and minds of those unsure about vaccination. Science has a huge part to play in that, but so too do those who communicate how science has advanced to confront the pandemic. As new variants are identified in Ireland, and as the Republic’s vaccination programme passes the 1m milestone, that need becomes more and more pressing. There will always be a minority opposed to vaccination but it is necessary to work to ensure that minority is challenged and reduced — just as science shows it can be.

Source: Irish Examiner April 27, 2021 08:13 UTC