Journal of Vaccines & Vaccination

Al Andalus polyclinics, Alexandria City, Egypt

Biography

Ahmed Tarek Mohamed Hamdy Mahdy is currently working as a Professor in the Department of Medicine. His research interests includes Medicine. He is serving as an editorial member and reviewer of several international reputed journals. He has successfully completed his Administrative responsibilities. He has authored of many research articles/books related to Medicine.

Publications

• Review   
  Understanding the Lacunae in Knowledge and Attitude Leading to Vaccine Hesitancy
  Author(s): Anirban Dutta*, Ahmed Tarek Mohamed Hamdy Mahdy and Sonali Sachdeva
  
  Vaccine hesitancy is defined as the reluctance or refusal to vaccinate despite the availability of vaccines. The World Health Organization identified Vaccine hesitancy as one of the ‘Ten threats to global health in 2019. Vaccine hesitancy affects not only the individuals but also the society by attributing to a decline in 'Herd Immunity'- a concept central to the success of vaccination campaigns. Despite being refuted by more credible sources, misinformation about vaccines continue to pave way for mistrust upon vaccines, even in economically weaker countries where vaccine coverage is inadequate. Religious beliefs and previous experiences with vaccination influence vaccine seeking behavior. Adverse Events following immunization (AEFI) may be an important factor with respect to newly launched vaccine programs. Numerous strategies have been employed including but not limite.. View more»
  

  DOI: 10.35248/2157-7560.20.11.413

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