Common Hesitancies For The COVID-19 Vaccines

Dr. Antonella Fine, Infectious Diseases Physician and Director of Hospital Infection Control at Sturdy Memorial Hospital, addresses common concerns and misconceptions about the COVID-19 vaccines. In the videos below, Dr. Fine elaborates on various topics and reports the COVID-19 vaccine facts in order to help reduce hesitancy for those that may be concerned about getting vaccinated. 

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"What are the possible risks of vaccinating my child?"

"Can't I wait to see how vaccinations go before I vaccinate my child?"

"I've heard COVID-19 is mild for most children. Do they really need to be vaccinated?"

"I am hesitant to get the vaccine because I have concerns it was developed too quickly, and I am worried about the safety."

"I am hesitant to get the vaccine because I am of child bearing age and have concerns about how the vaccine could impact my ability to have a safe pregnancy, harm my baby, or cause infertility."

"I am hesitant to get the vaccine because I already had COVID and feel as though I am already protected."

"I am hesitant to get the vaccine because I already had COVID and I am worried about the side effects that those who have had the virus experience with the vaccine."

"I'm hesitant to get the vaccine because I have already made it this far without getting the virus without being vaccinated, why should I get one now?