March 13, 2024

While seeking to combat the politicization of the COVID-19 pandemic and other public health measures, many researchers are concerned that some negative views towards COVID-19 vaccines could extend beyond COVID-19 into other beneficial vaccines.

In a recently published study in the journal Vaccine, a team of researchers from seven universities, including Drexel University, conducted a nationwide survey to measure whether the COVID-19 pandemic had such an effect on views about Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination.

In the Drexel News Blog, Ann Klassen, PhD, a professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health and the study’s lead author, shared her surprising takeaways from the study, obstacles that prevent people from receiving necessary vaccines, and whether we can expect HPV vaccination to increase in the years ahead.

Read the full Q&A with Dr. Klassen on the Drexel News Blog: Post COVID-19 Pandemic, Parents Say They’re More Likely to Vaccinate Their Kids Against HPV