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Factors Preventing Widespread Vaccine Uptake among Adults

Alissa V. Katsaras, Kathryn A. Stofer, Helen Yates, and LaToya J. O’Neal


Release Date: 12/17/2024

DOI: 10.32473/edis-wc474-2024

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Abstract

This publication is part of the Adult Vaccination in Florida series. This document explores the prevailing factors preventing widespread vaccine uptake by adults in the United States and outlines the most relevant trends and patterns that are seen in direct connection to vaccine uptake among adults. Written by Alissa V. Katsaras, Kathryn A. Stofer, Helen Yates, and LaToya J. O’Neal, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, October 2024.

About this Publication

This document is AEC812, one of a series of the Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date October 2024. Visit the EDIS website at https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu for the currently supported version of this publication. © 2024 UF/IFAS. This publication is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0.

About the Authors

Alissa V. Katsaras, lab tech, student assistant, Department of Microbiology and Cell Science; Kathryn A. Stofer, research associate professor, STEM education and outreach, Department of Agricultural Education and Communication; Helen Yates, research coordinator III, Tobacco Research and Intervention Program, Moffitt Cancer Center; and LaToya J. O’Neal, associate professor and health and wellness Extension specialist, Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences; UF/IFAS Extension, Gainesville, FL 32611.

How to Cite

Katsaras, A. V., Stofer, K. A., Yates, H., & O’Neal, L. J. (2024). Factors Preventing Widespread Vaccine Uptake among Adults. EDIS, 2024(6). https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc474-2024

Authors

Alissa V. Katsaras
Alissa V. Katsaras

lab tech & student assistant, UF/IFAS Microbiology and Cell Science Department, Gainesville, FL

Kathryn Stofer
Kathryn Stofer
Specialist
University of Florida

former research associate professor, STEM education and outreach, UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, Gainesville, FL

Helen Yates
Helen Yates

research coordinator III, Tobacco Research and Intervention Program, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Tampa, FL

LaToya O'Neal
LaToya O'Neal
Specialist
University of Florida

state program leader, health and wellness Extension; and associate professor, Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences

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