THE CHALLENGE OF VACCINATION: OVERCOMING PERSONAL RATHER THAN MICROBIOLOGICAL RESISTANCE

Abstract

Mistrust regarding vaccination is becoming a plague
noted at the international level and targeted by the
WHO. In order to combat this situation, States are
mobilizing and adopting restrictive or incentive measures
aimed at achieving the restoration of sufficient vaccination coverage. Vaccination is a medical intervention
aimed at preserving individual but also collective health.
The prevention and treatment of hesitancy or reluctance
to vaccination requires addressing the causes and in
particular the misinformation or false information. Fake
news, the dissemination of which is greatly aggravated
by the internet and social networks, represent the major
subjects to be dealt with. The analysis and treatment of disinformation leads
to recommending the joint use of strong restrictive
measures in order to stem crises, more flexible and
incentive measures, based on soft law, recommendations,
incentives from the various health actors. Healthcare
professionals, in direct and close contact with the patient,
are the pillars in executing this policy of boosting clear,
understandable information. Restoring confidence in
the population is a priority, which requires training
and information. Health education, and public health
issues, is fundamental with a view to protecting society
at the international level.
However, the effectiveness of preventive measures
remains to be optimized, and in particular the question arises of the adoption of strict measures aimed at
punishing behaviors that would harm public health and
safety. These measures, framing individual freedoms,
are appreciated differently by the States, but could be
mandatory in the event of a pandemic.