Acceptance, the Key to Vaccination
Vaccines are one of the greatest victories of modern medical science. However, the success of vaccination still depends on many factors.
Indonesian President Joko Widodo wearing a protective mask and face shield talks as he inspects the third phase trial for COVID-19 vaccine in Bandung, Indonesia, August 11, 2020.
Vaccines are one of the greatest victories of modern medical science. However, the success of vaccination still depends on many factors.
The key is acceptance. Mark Nichter and Mimi Nichter in the classic book Anthropology and International Health: Asian Case Studies (1989) say that acceptance of the vaccination program is influenced by three factors: availability, access and quality of health services, and the sociocultural condition of the community. This opinion needs to be underlined, amid the euphoria of the procurement of Covid-19 vaccines.