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Behavioural considerations for acceptance and uptake of COVID-19 vaccines

The WHO Technical Advisory Group (TAG) on Behavioural Insights and Sciences for Health held a special meeting with the WHO Department of Immunization, Vaccines and Biologicals to discuss behavioural considerations in relation to COVID-19 vaccine acceptance and uptake. The discussion focused on a series of key questions around achieving high and equitable uptake of vaccines through evidence-based and behaviorally informed strategies.

This meeting report is the product of the discussion held by WHO TAG members during the meeting and is a good resource to prepare countries as they plan their vaccine distribution strategies.