How to speak to someone who's hesitant to get vaccinated

Skepticism to existing vaccines -- such as that for measles, mumps and rubella -- has been driven by concerns such as a spurious link to autism, which has been disproven by a significant body of research. Study after study has shown that vaccinations are safe and effective for preventing disease. And the track record for the Covid-19 vaccines has been particularly strong. Adverse reactions are extremely rare and the vaccines manufactured by Pfizer and Moderna, for instance, have shown an ability to prevent disease well above 90%. "I think it's important to note that the more that a group of people know about the vaccine, the more likely they are to take it," said Dr. Susan Bailey, president of the American Medical Association.
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