Understanding Vaccine Hesitancy and Misinformation

This chapter explores the multifaceted nature of vaccine hesitancy, highlighting that misinformation is just one aspect of a larger framework that includes personal values and trust. It examines how beliefs are formed in high-stakes contexts, considering the influence of propaganda throughout history and its impact on contemporary issues. The discussion underscores the need for empirical data and collaboration among differing perspectives to address the complexities of misinformation in society.