Journal of Vaccines & Vaccination

Department of Medicine, Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi, India

Biography

Sonali Sachdeva is currently working as a Professor in the Department of Medicine at the Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi, India. Sonali Sachdeva's research interests include Medicine; Vaccine hesitancy; Immunization; Anti-vaccination propaganda; Herd immunity. Sonali Sachdeva is serving as an editorial member and reviewer of several international reputed journals. Sonali Sachdeva has successfully completed his Administrative responsibilities. Sonali Sachdeva has authored many research articles/books related to Medicine; Vaccine hesitancy; Immunization; Anti-vaccination propaganda; Herd immunity

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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