Narrative Shielding and Prebunking: A Synergistic Strategy Against Vaccine Hesitancy in Pediatrics

In an article published by Expert Review of Vaccines, Commissioner María Luisa Ávila Agüero writes on the reasons why parents and caregivers are hesitant to vaccinate their children. Focusing on Latin America, the review finds that the digital information landscape and the systemic inequities are major factors behind declining childhood vaccination rates. It also proposes “narrative shielding,” a communication approach that helps people make sense of health information. 

Read the full article, originally published on June 26, 2026.

Read the full article, originally published on November 17, 20