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vaccine hesitancy

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vaccine hesitancy /ˈvaksiːn ˌhɛzɪt(ə)n(t)si , ˈvaksɪn ˌhɛzɪt(ə)n(t)si /
noun [mass noun] reluctance or refusal to have oneself or one's children vaccinated against an infectious disease or diseases:
vaccine hesitancy remains an entrenched and emotionally charged issue
there are large pockets of vaccine hesitancy in the capital from people of all ages and backgrounds.