Background org/10.47326/ocsat.2021.02.50.1.0 Recognition of effective strategies and early collaborative planning is essential to About Us: The Ontario COVID-19 Science ensure optimal uptake and engagement of all children and youth eligible for COVID-19 Advisory Table is a group of scientific experts HEX #3A52A4 and health system leaders who evaluate and vaccination. [...] Interpretation Given ongoing implementation of the youth COVID-19 vaccination program in Ontario and pending Health Canada approval of COVID-19 vaccines for children aged 5-11, HEX #FEBE10 increasing COVID-19 vaccine acceptance and uptake in children and youth will help HEX #FFF2CC allow them to continue safely returning to pre-pandemic activities by reducing transmission, hospitalizations, and se. [...] Questions What influences vaccination behaviour in children and youth? What strategies are effective for increasing vaccination in children and youth? What behavioural science principles can be used to support vaccination in children and youth? HEX #FEBE10 HEX #FFF2CC Findings Leveraging Behavioural Sciences to Promote Vaccine Uptake in Children and Youth To increase vaccine acceptance and uptake,. [...] Elicit children and youth’s in- Engage children and parents in Direct engagement with youth HEX #FF6400 volvement as early as possible developing and sustaining public to develop and strengthen HEX #FFCAA9 health campaign messages in the message of public health anticipation of Health Canada campaign messages. [...] Four Key Behavioural Science Principles to Support Vaccination in Children and Youth Interpretation Given ongoing implementation of the youth COVID-19 vaccination program in Ontario and pending Health Canada approval of COVID-19 vaccines for children aged 5-11, increasing COVID-19 vaccine acceptance and uptake in children and youth will help allow them to continue safely returning to pre-pandemic.
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