On July 3 2018, the World Health Organization (WHO)/Europe and the WHO Collaborating Centre for Global Health Histories at the University of York (United Kingdom - UK) brought together international experts to explore the social, environmental, cultural, and historical context of vaccine hesitancy. They also discussed the effect that vaccine hesitancy may have on the efficacy of contemporary immunisation programmes within the Region.
In his presentation, one of two captured in this video, Robb Butler, Programme Manager for Vaccine-preventable Diseases and Immunization at WHO/Europe, said, "Vaccine hesitancy is a multifaceted and powerful phenomenon. We need to investigate the behavioural determinants of vaccination and better understand the complex web of social issues surrounding vaccine hesitancy."
WHO Regional Office for Europe website, August 21 2018.
