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Associations of COVID-19 risk perception with vaccine hesitancy over time for Italian residents

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  • Caserotti, Marta
  • Girardi, Paolo
  • Rubaltelli, Enrico
  • Tasso, Alessandra
  • Lotto, Lorella
  • Gavaruzzi, Teresa

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Many countries were and are still struggling with the COVID-19 emergency. Despite efforts to limit the viral transmission, the vaccine is the only solution to ending the pandemic. However, vaccine hesitancy could reduce coverage and hinder herd immunity.

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  • Caserotti, Marta & Girardi, Paolo & Rubaltelli, Enrico & Tasso, Alessandra & Lotto, Lorella & Gavaruzzi, Teresa, 2021. "Associations of COVID-19 risk perception with vaccine hesitancy over time for Italian residents," Social Science & Medicine, Elsevier, vol. 272(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:socmed:v:272:y:2021:i:c:s0277953621000204
    DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2021.113688
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