The phenomenon known as vaccine hesitancy (a term that includes the concepts of
indecision, uncertainty, delay and reluctance) is complex, closely linked to social contexts …

This cross-sectional survey was designed to assess the prevalence of vaccine hesitancy
and to identify factors associated among a randomly selected sample of parents. A …

Background Vaccinations are important for controlling the spread of disease, yet an
increasing number of people are distrustful of vaccines, and choose not to (fully) vaccinate …

Introduction: Vaccinations are referred to as one of the greatest achievements of modern
medicine. However, their effectiveness is also constantly denied by certain groups in society …

Abstract Rational/Objective Mandating vaccinations can harm public trust, and informational
interventions can backfire. An alternative approach could align pro-vaccination messages …

The spread of online conspiracy theories represents a serious threat to society. To
understand the content of conspiracies, here we present the language of conspiracy (LOCO) …

Background Recently, social networks have become a popular source of information on
health topics. Particularly, in Italy, there is a lively discussion on the web regarding vaccines …

Background One of people's major motives for going online is the search for health-related
information. Most consumers start their search with a general search engine but are …

Objective To analyze the content of two official French-speaking websites that are used to
inform the general public about recommended vaccines in France and Quebec. Study …

Online anti-vaccine articles contribute to the anti-vaccine movement, which leads to recent
outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases. Previous studies indicate that anti-vaccine …