The interplay of parental and child-related characteristics on paediatric COVID-19 vaccine non-acceptance in Hungary.
As the rate of vaccine non-acceptance creates alarming public health challenges, it becomes essential to understand how the interplay between parental and child characteristics influences the uptake of voluntary vaccinations among children. The experiences gained during the COVID-19 pandemic are cru...
| Published in: | European Journal of Public Health Vol. 36; no. 3; pp. 1 - 8 |
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| Format: | research tables/charts Journal Article |
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Oxford University Press / USA
Jun2026
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