Responding to a new study by the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine exploring the views of health and care workers on the COVID-19 vaccine, Helen Donovan, RCN Professional Lead for Public Health, said:
"We are proud to have worked on this important study to better understand the attitudes, experiences and concerns of health and social care workers to the COVID-19 vaccine.
"As this evidence shows, there are better ways to improve vaccine uptake in staff who have concerns than mandating them. These include support from experienced peers who we know instil confidence in their colleagues.
“We also know that making sure the vaccines are easily accessible during the working day is an essential part of improving uptake.
“Being vaccine hesitant doesn’t mean people will never get the vaccine which is why supportive conversations are also key.”
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