New pedagogical tools for vaccine education: preparing future healthcare workers for the next pandemic

Abstract

Abstract Vaccine hesitancy (VH) is an issue for healthcare students, influenced by safety concerns and misinformation. The need for better communication training and understanding sociocultural factors in VH was highlighted in a European University Alliance seminar. Practical exercises like simulation role-playing, interprofessional collaboration, and digital literacy may improve vaccine education.

Keywords

• Vaccine hesitancy
• Vaccination
• Healthcare students
• Health education
• Vaccine education
• Simulation