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Why some parents hesitate or refuse to vaccinate their children !! #VaccinationWeek

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As the world marks Vaccination Week from 24 to 30 April, a new global evidence synthesis by Cochrane South Africa, a research unit of the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) that prepares and disseminates information (in the form of reviews) on what works and what doesn’t in health care has been published.

Join the converastion with our guest ,Dr Sara Cooper, a Specialist Scientist at Cochrane South Africa, says this new research offers crucial insights into the complex reasons why some parents hesitate or refuse to vaccinate their children — despite the life-saving benefits of childhood immunisation.
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30 Apr 2025 English South Africa Society & Culture

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