COVID-19 vaccine booster hesitancy among the elderly in Malaysian residential care homes: a cross-sectional study in Klang Valley

• Main Authors: Lee, Kai Wei, Yap, Sook Fan, Ong, Hooi Tin, Liew, Sien Leong, Oo, Myo, Swe, Kye Mon Min
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: MDPI AG 2024
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/111307/1/66.%20Lee%202024%20Covid%20booster%20hesitancy%20elderly.pdf; http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/111307/; https://www.mdpi.com/2076-393X/12/3/268

The elderly are considered a high-risk group for severe outcomes and death from COVID-19 infection. Given the emergence of new COVID variants and the immunity provided by vaccines waning over time, booster doses of the vaccine have been advocated for those at risk to stay protected. This study aimed...