Vaccine hesitancy is a language problem, not just science
“Doctor, I’m not against medicine,” the patient said quietly, arms crossed before the conversation had barely begun. “I just don’t want any more vaccines.” The physician paused. The patient was a 65-year-old man with diabetes, chronic lung disease, and a recent hospitalization for pneumonia. The patient’s chart showed that he was overdue for influenza, COVID-19 booster, pneumococcal, and RSV immunizations. Ten years earlier, this discussion might have taken less than …
Vaccine hesitancy is a language problem, not just science
