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We would like to share ideas on the publication “Evaluating the attitudes and behavior of Hong Kong medical students toward receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.”Citation1 Ngai et al. discovered that the predominant reason for seeking immunization was protection against COVID-19, while vaccine reluctance was due to concern about potential negative effects.Citation1 According to Ngai et al. the study discovered a high vaccine uptake rate among medical students, which contrasted with the scenario seen in the Hong Kong general population at the time of the study.Citation1
Aside from the effect of COVID-19, vaccine reluctance for COVID-19 should be investigated. We all feel that vaccination fear around the COVID-19 vaccine is a big problem that, if not addressed, will spread to other routine immunizations and medical care. However, it is crucial to highlight that the decision to receive COVID-19 immunization is influenced by a range of factors, and the pattern varies based on the environment and severity of the outbreak. During the COVID-19 outbreak, faith in the local public health system influenced local people’s responsiveness to public health interventions.Citation2 Adoption rates may vary dramatically as more evidence on vaccine efficacy and safety become available.Citation3 According to a Hong Kong articleCitation4 acceptance preferences change with time. A longitudinal study model, rather than a simple cross-sectional method, should be used to investigate the impact of COVID-19 and COVID-19 vaccine linked parameters.
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- Ngai NTY, Yip CCH, Khoo JR, Sridhar S. Evaluating the attitudes and behavior of Hong Kong medical students toward receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. Hum Vaccin Immunother. 2022:1. doi:10.1080/21645515.2022.2074761.
- Sulemane N, Armocida B, Valente M, Formenti B, Barigazzi S, Ussai S, Monasta L, Castelli F, Missoni E. Vaccines hesitancy in Africa: how COVID-19 pandemic may affect malaria vaccination campaigns. J Prev Med Hyg. 2022 Apr 26;63(1):E1–1. doi:10.15167/2421-4248/jpmh2022.63.1.2420.
- Mungmunpuntipantip R, Wiwanitkit V. COVID-19 vaccination hesitancy. Recenti Prog Med. 2021 ;112(9):596. doi:10.1701/3658.36425.
- Xiao J, Cheung JK, Wu P, Ni MY, Cowling BJ, Liao Q. Temporal changes in factors associated with COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and uptake among adults in Hong Kong: serial cross-sectional surveys. Lancet Reg Health West Pac. 2022 Mar 29;23:100441. doi: 10.1016/j.lanwpc.2022.100441