{"id":1610,"date":"2023-10-13T14:13:17","date_gmt":"2023-10-13T14:13:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.merckvaccines.com\/tools-and-resources\/?page_id=1610"},"modified":"2025-11-24T12:48:39","modified_gmt":"2025-11-24T12:48:39","slug":"lack-of-information","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.merckvaccines.com\/tools-and-resources\/vaccination-program-tools\/addressing-vaccine-hesitancy\/lack-of-information\/","title":{"rendered":"Lack of information"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns mb-0 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:936px\"><link rel='stylesheet' id='vivid360-in-page-navigation-css-css' href='https:\/\/www.merckvaccines.com\/tools-and-resources\/wp-content\/themes\/cex-wpvip-mhh-merck-vivid360-theme-1-12\/blocks\/in-page-navigation\/css\/style.min.css?ver=1764613072' media='all' \/>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-vivid360-in-page-navigation inPageNavi full-page-width\" role=\"navigation\" aria-label=\"In-Page Navigation\" opt-design=\"v-tab\" has-icon=\"false\" icon-position=\"right\" data-menu=\"205\"><div class=\"vivid360-v-tab-titles\" style=\"justify-content:left\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<link rel='stylesheet' id='vivid360-hero-css-css' href='https:\/\/www.merckvaccines.com\/tools-and-resources\/wp-content\/themes\/cex-wpvip-mhh-merck-vivid360-theme-1-12\/blocks\/hero\/css\/style.min.css?ver=1764613072' media='all' \/>\n\n<div id=\"\" class=\"wp-block-vivid360-hero\"><div class=\"vivid360-hero-container align-left align-top ratio-30-70 horizontal desktop text-align-left is-default-style mobile-uses-desktop-styles\" style=\"border-width:0;border-style:solid;border-top-left-radius:0;border-top-right-radius:0;border-bottom-right-radius:0;border-bottom-left-radius:0;--minHeight:228px;--mobileMinHeight:156px\"><div class=\"wide_screens hidden\" data-value=\"default\"><\/div><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.merckvaccines.com\/tools-and-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/97\/2025\/02\/vaccine-information-mob-1.png?w=767\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width:1024px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.merckvaccines.com\/tools-and-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/97\/2023\/10\/CAT_Information_HDR.webp?w=1024\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 1025px) and (max-width:1440px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.merckvaccines.com\/tools-and-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/97\/2023\/10\/CAT_Information_HDR.webp?w=1440\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2276\" height=\"460\" loading=\"lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.merckvaccines.com\/tools-and-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/97\/2023\/10\/CAT_Information_HDR.webp?w=1488\" src=\"https:\/\/www.merckvaccines.com\/tools-and-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/97\/2023\/10\/CAT_Information_HDR.webp?w=1488\" alt=\"\" class=\"hero-image\" style=\"--desktop-focal-x:50%;--desktop-focal-y:50%;--mobile-focal-x:50%;--mobile-focal-y:50%;--tablet-focal-x:50%;--tablet-focal-y:50%\"\/><div class=\"capoverlay-container-desktop right-bottom show custom_margin   label\" style=\"--top-margin:;--bottom-margin:;--left-margin:;--right-margin:10px\"><div class=\"overlay-caption-schema\">Actor Portrayal<\/div><\/div><\/picture><div class=\"hero-wrapper\"><div class=\"hero-content\"><p class=\"hero-description\"><\/p><div class=\"hero-btn-group\"><\/div><div class=\"hero-caption\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"hero-caption-2desktop\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns mb-0 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:936px\"><link rel='stylesheet' id='vivid360-spacer-css-css' href='https:\/\/www.merckvaccines.com\/tools-and-resources\/wp-content\/themes\/cex-wpvip-mhh-merck-vivid360-theme-1-12\/blocks\/spacer\/css\/style.min.css?ver=1764613072' media='all' \/>\n\n<div style=\"background-color:transparent;--desktop-spacer:27px;--mobile-spacer:0px;--tablet-spacer:27px\" class=\"wp-block-vivid360-spacer vivid360-spacer-desktop vivid360-spacer-mobile vivid360-spacer-tablet\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns mb-0 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:552px\"><link rel='stylesheet' id='vivid360-heading-css-css' href='https:\/\/www.merckvaccines.com\/tools-and-resources\/wp-content\/themes\/cex-wpvip-mhh-merck-vivid360-theme-1-12\/blocks\/heading\/css\/style.min.css?ver=1764613072' media='all' \/>\n\n<div class=\"vivid360-heading default-hcp-tablet-fontsize\" id=\"a413ba935-5aaa-4122-878d-199a5dfda9fa\"><h1 class=\"has-primary-color has-text-align-center content-width fontWeightRegular\" style=\"--desktopFontSize:30px;--tabletFontSize:var(--h1FontSizeDesktop);--mobileFontSize:24px;--desktopLineHeightSize:45px;--tabletLineHeightSize:var(--h1LineHeightDesktop);--mobileLineHeightSize:;--tabletAlign:center;--mobileAlign:center\" id=\"\">Some parents may lack the information they need.<sup>1,2<\/sup><\/h1><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color:transparent;--desktop-spacer:28px;--mobile-spacer:18px;--tablet-spacer:28px\" class=\"wp-block-vivid360-spacer vivid360-spacer-desktop vivid360-spacer-mobile vivid360-spacer-tablet\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns mb-0 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"vivid360-heading\" id=\"a4558ea58-af4c-48dc-a7b3-12013c0ecfa0\"><h4 class=\"content-width fontWeightRegular\" style=\"--desktopFontSize:18px;--tabletFontSize:var(--h4FontSizeDesktop);--mobileFontSize:18px;--desktopLineHeightSize:27px;--tabletLineHeightSize:var(--h4LineHeightDesktop);--mobileLineHeightSize:\" id=\"\"><strong>As their health care provider, you may be able to help them move forward<sup><strong>1,2<\/strong><\/sup><\/strong><\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color:transparent;--desktop-spacer:10px;--mobile-spacer:18px;--tablet-spacer:10px\" class=\"wp-block-vivid360-spacer vivid360-spacer-desktop vivid360-spacer-mobile vivid360-spacer-tablet\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-regular-font-size\">Access to credible health information should be a right. But for some, access may be a challenge. Or, they simply may not know which sources are trustworthy.<sup>3,4<\/sup> That\u2019s why they may rely on you.<sup>1<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color:transparent;--desktop-spacer:15px;--mobile-spacer:20px;--tablet-spacer:15px\" class=\"wp-block-vivid360-spacer vivid360-spacer-desktop vivid360-spacer-mobile vivid360-spacer-tablet\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-regular-font-size\">The hesitancy scenarios offered here can help you find a relatable way to offer the reliable information parents need to make the decision to vaccinate.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top mb-0 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"background-color:transparent;--desktop-spacer:0px;--mobile-spacer:0px;--tablet-spacer:0px\" class=\"wp-block-vivid360-spacer vivid360-spacer-desktop vivid360-spacer-mobile vivid360-spacer-tablet\"><\/div>\n\n\n<link rel='stylesheet' id='vivid360-image-css-css' href='https:\/\/www.merckvaccines.com\/tools-and-resources\/wp-content\/themes\/cex-wpvip-mhh-merck-vivid360-theme-1-12\/blocks\/image\/css\/style.min.css?ver=1776695804' media='all' \/>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-vivid360-image img-container mr-0 ml-0\"><figure class=\"wp-block-vivid360-image is-style-default has-mobile-image size-medium is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.merckvaccines.com\/tools-and-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/97\/2023\/10\/CAT_LackInfo_A.svg?w=300\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1613  style-noshadow   \" width=\"456\" height=\"273\" title=\"\" style=\"height:273px;width:456px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.merckvaccines.com\/tools-and-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/97\/2023\/10\/CAT_LackInfo_A.svg?w=300\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1613  style-noshadow mobile-image mobHeightAuto mobWidthAuto \" width=\"335\" height=\"272\" title=\"\" style=\"height:272px;width:335px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.merckvaccines.com\/tools-and-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/97\/\/2023\/10\/CAT_LackInfo_A.svg 334w, https:\/\/www.merckvaccines.com\/tools-and-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/97\/\/2023\/10\/CAT_LackInfo_A.svg?resize=300,243 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 335px) 100vw, 335px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color:transparent;--desktop-spacer:40px;--mobile-spacer:35px;--tablet-spacer:40px\" class=\"wp-block-vivid360-spacer vivid360-spacer-desktop vivid360-spacer-mobile vivid360-spacer-tablet\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"vivid360-heading\" id=\"a3af93bb5-de85-4438-a226-217d22b75a7d\"><h4 class=\"content-width fontWeightRegular\" style=\"--desktopFontSize:18px;--tabletFontSize:var(--h4FontSizeDesktop);--mobileFontSize:18px;--desktopLineHeightSize:27px;--tabletLineHeightSize:var(--h4LineHeightDesktop);--mobileLineHeightSize:\" id=\"\"><strong>What hesitancy sounds like\u2026<\/strong><\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color:transparent;--desktop-spacer:0px;--mobile-spacer:4px;--tablet-spacer:0px\" class=\"wp-block-vivid360-spacer vivid360-spacer-desktop vivid360-spacer-mobile vivid360-spacer-tablet\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"vivid360-heading default-hcp-tablet-fontsize\" id=\"a09da9a38-67c3-4767-acd2-1e7a88106773\"><h2 class=\"has-primary-color content-width fontWeightRegular\" style=\"--desktopFontSize:24px;--tabletFontSize:var(--h2FontSizeDesktop);--mobileFontSize:20px;--desktopLineHeightSize:36px;--tabletLineHeightSize:var(--h2LineHeightDesktop);--mobileLineHeightSize:\" id=\"\">\u201cHow do I know which vaccines my child needs?\u201d<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns mb-0 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-vivid360-image img-container mr-0 ml-0\"><figure class=\"wp-block-vivid360-image is-style-default has-mobile-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.merckvaccines.com\/tools-and-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/97\/2023\/10\/CAT_Information_Mom.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1620  style-noshadow deskHeightAuto  \" width=\"456\" title=\"\" style=\"height:622px;width:456px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.merckvaccines.com\/tools-and-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/97\/2023\/10\/CAT_Information_Mom.webp 924w, https:\/\/www.merckvaccines.com\/tools-and-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/97\/2023\/10\/CAT_Information_Mom.webp?resize=300,202 300w, https:\/\/www.merckvaccines.com\/tools-and-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/97\/2023\/10\/CAT_Information_Mom.webp?resize=768,517 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 924px) 100vw, 924px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.merckvaccines.com\/tools-and-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/97\/2025\/11\/lack-of-inifo-mom-mob.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6106  style-noshadow mobile-image mobHeightAuto mobWidthAuto \" width=\"686\" height=\"584\" title=\"\" style=\"height:584px;width:686px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.merckvaccines.com\/tools-and-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/97\/2025\/11\/lack-of-inifo-mom-mob.png 686w, https:\/\/www.merckvaccines.com\/tools-and-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/97\/2025\/11\/lack-of-inifo-mom-mob.png?resize=300,255 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 686px) 100vw, 686px\" \/><div align=\"left\" class=\"capoverlay-container mr-0 ml-0\"><div class=\"overlay-scheme-light overlay-enabled\" align=\"left\">Actor Portrayal<\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"background-color:transparent;--desktop-spacer:9px;--mobile-spacer:0px;--tablet-spacer:9px\" class=\"wp-block-vivid360-spacer vivid360-spacer-desktop vivid360-spacer-mobile vivid360-spacer-tablet\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"paragraph-wrapper\"><div class=\"_2c8d8562-4de0-42ee-9dca-f8029a0feaf2 mt-0\" id=\"\"><p class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-regular-font-size\"><strong>Parent:<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-regular-font-size\">\u201cHow do I know which vaccines my child needs?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color:transparent;--desktop-spacer:18px;--mobile-spacer:18px;--tablet-spacer:18px\" class=\"wp-block-vivid360-spacer vivid360-spacer-desktop vivid360-spacer-mobile vivid360-spacer-tablet\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-regular-font-size\"><strong>HCP:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-regular-font-size\">\u201cThe recommended pediatric vaccination schedules are developed by experts and can be found online.<sup>5-7<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color:transparent;--desktop-spacer:18px;--mobile-spacer:18px;--tablet-spacer:18px\" class=\"wp-block-vivid360-spacer vivid360-spacer-desktop vivid360-spacer-mobile vivid360-spacer-tablet\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-regular-font-size\">You can also count on me to answer your questions. Today, it looks like your child needs [X].\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color:transparent;--desktop-spacer:42px;--mobile-spacer:55px;--tablet-spacer:42px\" class=\"wp-block-vivid360-spacer vivid360-spacer-desktop vivid360-spacer-mobile vivid360-spacer-tablet\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"vivid360-heading\" id=\"ae3daed80-38c8-4469-8924-0d04777a5880\"><h4 class=\"content-width fontWeightRegular\" style=\"--desktopFontSize:18px;--tabletFontSize:var(--h4FontSizeDesktop);--mobileFontSize:18px;--desktopLineHeightSize:27px;--tabletLineHeightSize:var(--h4LineHeightDesktop);--mobileLineHeightSize:\" id=\"\"><strong>You may also be hearing\u2026<\/strong><\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color:transparent;--desktop-spacer:10px;--mobile-spacer:14px;--tablet-spacer:10px\" class=\"wp-block-vivid360-spacer vivid360-spacer-desktop vivid360-spacer-mobile vivid360-spacer-tablet\"><\/div>\n\n\n<link rel='stylesheet' id='vivid360-accordion-css-css' href='https:\/\/www.merckvaccines.com\/tools-and-resources\/wp-content\/themes\/cex-wpvip-mhh-merck-vivid360-theme-1-12\/blocks\/accordion\/css\/style.min.css?ver=1776340951' media='all' \/>\n\n<div style=\"border-width:1px 0;border-style:solid\" class=\"wp-block-vivid360-accordion has-medium-gray-border-color full-page-width\"><details class=\"vivid360-block-accordion-details\"><div class=\"summaryCustomColor\" id=\"summaryOpenBgClass\">default-sum-open-background-color<\/div><div class=\"summaryCustomColor\" id=\"summaryCloseBgClass\">default-sum-close-background-color<\/div><div class=\"summaryCustomColor\" id=\"openCloseAccordionTitle\">false<\/div><div class=\"summaryCustomColor\" id=\"summaryOpenHoverColorClass\">default-sum-open-hover-color<\/div><div class=\"summaryCustomColor\" id=\"summaryOpenFocusColorClass\">default-sum-open-focus-color<\/div><div class=\"summaryCustomColor\" id=\"summaryCloseFocusColorClass\">default-sum-close-focus-color<\/div><div class=\"summaryCustomColor\" id=\"summaryCloseHoverColorClass\">.default-sum-close-hover-color<\/div><summary class=\"vivid360-block-accordion-title-section  \n\t\t\t\tdefault-sum-close-background-color\" data-design-category=\"accordion\"><h2 class=\"vivid360-block-accordion-title has-primary-headline-color\">\u201cWhere do you get your information? How do I know I can trust it?\u201d<\/h2><\/summary><div class=\"vivid360-block-accordion-text default-description-background-color\">\n<div style=\"background-color:transparent;--desktop-spacer:20px;--mobile-spacer:20px;--tablet-spacer:20px\" class=\"wp-block-vivid360-spacer vivid360-spacer-desktop vivid360-spacer-mobile vivid360-spacer-tablet\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-regular-font-size\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-primary-color\"><strong>HCP:<\/strong><br><\/mark>\u201cWhat questions do you have about today\u2019s scheduled vaccine?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color:transparent;height:16px\" class=\"wp-block-vivid360-spacer vivid360-spacer spacer-16\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-regular-font-size\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-primary-color\"><strong>Parent:<\/strong><br><\/mark>\u201cWhere do you get your information? How do I know I can trust it?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color:transparent;height:16px\" class=\"wp-block-vivid360-spacer vivid360-spacer spacer-16\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-regular-font-size\"><strong>HCP:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-regular-font-size\">\u201cGreat question! I\u2019m glad you asked. My goal is to ensure I have the best information to help keep your child healthy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color:transparent;height:16px\" class=\"wp-block-vivid360-spacer vivid360-spacer spacer-16\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-regular-font-size\">I always refer to the CDC immunization schedule for vaccine recommendations.<sup>6<\/sup>&nbsp;However, I also consult the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Academy of Family Physicians for information, as well.<sup>7<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color:transparent;height:16px\" class=\"wp-block-vivid360-spacer vivid360-spacer spacer-16\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-regular-font-size\">[I also refer to x, y, z articles and sites.]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color:transparent;height:16px\" class=\"wp-block-vivid360-spacer vivid360-spacer spacer-16\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-regular-font-size\">Would you like me to provide you with information you can take with you to review later?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color:transparent;--desktop-spacer:30px;--mobile-spacer:20px;--tablet-spacer:30px\" class=\"wp-block-vivid360-spacer vivid360-spacer-desktop vivid360-spacer-mobile vivid360-spacer-tablet\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"border-width:1px 0;border-style:solid\" class=\"wp-block-vivid360-accordion has-medium-gray-border-color full-page-width\"><details class=\"vivid360-block-accordion-details\"><div class=\"summaryCustomColor\" id=\"summaryOpenBgClass\">default-sum-open-background-color<\/div><div class=\"summaryCustomColor\" id=\"summaryCloseBgClass\">default-sum-close-background-color<\/div><div class=\"summaryCustomColor\" id=\"openCloseAccordionTitle\">false<\/div><div class=\"summaryCustomColor\" id=\"summaryOpenHoverColorClass\">default-sum-open-hover-color<\/div><div class=\"summaryCustomColor\" id=\"summaryOpenFocusColorClass\">default-sum-open-focus-color<\/div><div class=\"summaryCustomColor\" id=\"summaryCloseFocusColorClass\">default-sum-close-focus-color<\/div><div class=\"summaryCustomColor\" id=\"summaryCloseHoverColorClass\">.default-sum-close-hover-color<\/div><summary class=\"vivid360-block-accordion-title-section  \n\t\t\t\tdefault-sum-close-background-color\" data-design-category=\"accordion\"><h2 class=\"vivid360-block-accordion-title has-primary-headline-color\">\u201cI thought vaccines were only for children.\u201d<\/h2><\/summary><div class=\"vivid360-block-accordion-text default-description-background-color\">\n<div style=\"background-color:transparent;--desktop-spacer:20px;--tablet-spacer:20px;--mobile-spacer:20px;height:20px\" class=\"wp-block-vivid360-spacer vivid360-spacer-desktop vivid360-spacer-tablet vivid360-spacer-mobile\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-regular-font-size\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-primary-color\"><strong>Parent:<\/strong><br><\/mark>\u201cI thought vaccines were only for children.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color:transparent;height:16px\" class=\"wp-block-vivid360-spacer vivid360-spacer spacer-16\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-regular-font-size\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-primary-color\"><strong>HCP:<\/strong><br><\/mark>\u201cVaccinations are needed at different stages of life and through adulthood to help keep you and those around you safe from preventable infectious disease.<sup>6-10<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color:transparent;height:16px\" class=\"wp-block-vivid360-spacer vivid360-spacer spacer-16\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-regular-font-size\">Adults will need some vaccines because immunity from certain childhood vaccines can wear off over time. Additionally, as an adult, you may be at risk for different diseases.<sup>8,10<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color:transparent;height:16px\" class=\"wp-block-vivid360-spacer vivid360-spacer spacer-16\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-regular-font-size\">Vaccines are an important way to help take care of your health and the health of your children.<sup>\u201d9,11<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color:transparent;--desktop-spacer:30px;--mobile-spacer:20px;--tablet-spacer:30px\" class=\"wp-block-vivid360-spacer vivid360-spacer-desktop vivid360-spacer-mobile vivid360-spacer-tablet\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"border-width:1px 0;border-style:solid\" class=\"wp-block-vivid360-accordion has-medium-gray-border-color full-page-width\"><details class=\"vivid360-block-accordion-details\"><div class=\"summaryCustomColor\" id=\"summaryOpenBgClass\">default-sum-open-background-color<\/div><div class=\"summaryCustomColor\" id=\"summaryCloseBgClass\">default-sum-close-background-color<\/div><div class=\"summaryCustomColor\" id=\"openCloseAccordionTitle\">false<\/div><div class=\"summaryCustomColor\" id=\"summaryOpenHoverColorClass\">default-sum-open-hover-color<\/div><div class=\"summaryCustomColor\" id=\"summaryOpenFocusColorClass\">default-sum-open-focus-color<\/div><div class=\"summaryCustomColor\" id=\"summaryCloseFocusColorClass\">default-sum-close-focus-color<\/div><div class=\"summaryCustomColor\" id=\"summaryCloseHoverColorClass\">.default-sum-close-hover-color<\/div><summary class=\"vivid360-block-accordion-title-section  \n\t\t\t\tdefault-sum-close-background-color\" data-design-category=\"accordion\"><h2 class=\"vivid360-block-accordion-title has-primary-headline-color\">\u201cWhat happens if my child doesn\u2019t get vaccinated?\u201d<\/h2><\/summary><div class=\"vivid360-block-accordion-text default-description-background-color\">\n<div style=\"background-color:transparent;--desktop-spacer:20px;--mobile-spacer:20px;--tablet-spacer:20px\" class=\"wp-block-vivid360-spacer vivid360-spacer-desktop vivid360-spacer-mobile vivid360-spacer-tablet\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-regular-font-size\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-primary-color\"><strong>Parent:<\/strong><br><\/mark>\u201cWhat happens if my child doesn\u2019t get vaccinated?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color:transparent;height:16px\" class=\"wp-block-vivid360-spacer vivid360-spacer spacer-16\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-regular-font-size\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-primary-color\"><strong>HCP:<\/strong><br><\/mark>\u201cVaccinations help your child\u2019s immune system protect against certain diseases.<sup>12<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color:transparent;height:16px\" class=\"wp-block-vivid360-spacer vivid360-spacer spacer-16\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-regular-font-size\">Without vaccination, your child could remain at a higher risk for certain infectious diseases and the consequences of those diseases.<sup>\u201d9<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color:transparent;--desktop-spacer:55px;--mobile-spacer:20px;--tablet-spacer:55px\" class=\"wp-block-vivid360-spacer vivid360-spacer-desktop vivid360-spacer-mobile vivid360-spacer-tablet\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color:transparent;--desktop-spacer:112px;--mobile-spacer:68px;--tablet-spacer:112px\" class=\"wp-block-vivid360-spacer vivid360-spacer-desktop vivid360-spacer-mobile vivid360-spacer-tablet\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns mb-0 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:552px\">\n<div class=\"vivid360-heading default-hcp-tablet-fontsize\" id=\"af3fee578-c82c-4bd9-8df7-66c3a6fd5faf\"><h2 class=\"has-text-align-center content-width fontWeightRegular\" style=\"--desktopFontSize:24px;--tabletFontSize:var(--h2FontSizeDesktop);--mobileFontSize:20px;--desktopLineHeightSize:36px;--tabletLineHeightSize:var(--h2LineHeightDesktop);--mobileLineHeightSize:;--tabletAlign:center;--mobileAlign:center\" id=\"\">Explore other scenarios and strategies for overcoming vaccine hesitancy.&nbsp;<\/h2><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color:transparent;--desktop-spacer:43px;--mobile-spacer:32px;--tablet-spacer:43px\" class=\"wp-block-vivid360-spacer vivid360-spacer-desktop vivid360-spacer-mobile vivid360-spacer-tablet\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"vivid360-heading\" id=\"a485ddfc0-5918-4d64-9088-4bae06ad5f13\"><h5 class=\"content-width fontWeightRegular\" style=\"--desktopFontSize:16px;--tabletFontSize:var(--h5FontSizeDesktop);--mobileFontSize:16px;--desktopLineHeightSize:24px;--tabletLineHeightSize:var(--h5LineHeightDesktop);--mobileLineHeightSize:\" id=\"\"><strong>Safety concerns\/general mistrust:<\/strong><\/h5><\/div>\n\n\n<link rel='stylesheet' id='vivid360-card-css-css' href='https:\/\/www.merckvaccines.com\/tools-and-resources\/wp-content\/themes\/cex-wpvip-mhh-merck-vivid360-theme-1-12\/blocks\/card\/css\/style.min.css?ver=1776695804' media='all' \/>\n\n<div id=\"\" class=\"wp-block-vivid360-card a19c4d6e0-338b-4522-bfed-2b7d45aead15 vivid360-block-card has-text-align-left hasBoxShadow card-basic has-white-color has-primary-background-color full-page-width mb-0\" style=\"border-width:0px;border-style:;border-radius:5px\"><div class=\"card-content\"><div class=\"card-content-wrap\"><h4 class=\"card-header fontWeightRegular\">\u201cHow do I know vaccines are safe?\u201d<\/h4><p class=\"card-link entire-card left\"><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.merckvaccines.com\/tools-and-resources\/vaccination-program-tools\/addressing-vaccine-hesitancy\/safety-concerns\/\" role=\"button\" style=\"border-radius:4px\" title=\"\u201cHow do I know vaccines are safe?\u201d\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\" data-design-category=\"link\" data-design-label=\"\u201cHow do I know vaccines are safe?\u201d\" data-design-module=\"element\">\u201cHow do I know vaccines are safe?\u201d<\/a><\/p><\/div><div class=\"has-white-color\"><div class=\"card-icon-right\"><i role=\"link\" aria-label=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color:transparent;--desktop-spacer:40px;--mobile-spacer:32px;--tablet-spacer:40px\" class=\"wp-block-vivid360-spacer vivid360-spacer-desktop vivid360-spacer-mobile vivid360-spacer-tablet\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"vivid360-heading\" id=\"a9f30acf5-f34e-401c-85c1-7402dc3c96f0\"><h5 class=\"content-width fontWeightRegular\" style=\"--desktopFontSize:16px;--tabletFontSize:var(--h5FontSizeDesktop);--mobileFontSize:16px;--desktopLineHeightSize:24px;--tabletLineHeightSize:var(--h5LineHeightDesktop);--mobileLineHeightSize:\" id=\"\"><strong>Vaccine necessity:<br><\/strong><\/h5><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"\" class=\"wp-block-vivid360-card a6cea9eaa-f557-4b4f-b626-4b96b3669e8c vivid360-block-card has-text-align-left hasBoxShadow card-basic has-white-color has-primary-background-color full-page-width mb-0\" style=\"border-width:0px;border-style:;border-radius:5px\"><div class=\"card-content\"><div class=\"card-content-wrap\"><h4 class=\"card-header fontWeightRegular\">\u201cWhy does my child need this vaccine? It\u2019s not required by our school.\u201d<\/h4><p class=\"card-link entire-card left\"><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.merckvaccines.com\/tools-and-resources\/vaccination-program-tools\/addressing-vaccine-hesitancy\/vaccine-necessity\/\" role=\"button\" style=\"border-radius:4px\" title=\"\u201cWhy does my child need this vaccine? It\u2019s not required by our school.\u201d\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\" data-design-category=\"link\" data-design-label=\"\u201cWhy does my child need this vaccine? It\u2019s not required by our school.\u201d\" data-design-module=\"element\">\u201cWhy does my child need this vaccine? It\u2019s not required by our school.\u201d<\/a><\/p><\/div><div class=\"has-white-color\"><div class=\"card-icon-right\"><i role=\"link\" aria-label=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color:transparent;--desktop-spacer:40px;--mobile-spacer:32px;--tablet-spacer:40px\" class=\"wp-block-vivid360-spacer vivid360-spacer-desktop vivid360-spacer-mobile vivid360-spacer-tablet\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"vivid360-heading\" id=\"af9c9a08f-0571-45c8-abe3-87ab7bc7ab79\"><h5 class=\"content-width fontWeightRegular\" style=\"--desktopFontSize:16px;--tabletFontSize:var(--h5FontSizeDesktop);--mobileFontSize:16px;--desktopLineHeightSize:24px;--tabletLineHeightSize:var(--h5LineHeightDesktop);--mobileLineHeightSize:\" id=\"\"><strong>All scenarios:<\/strong><\/h5><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"\" class=\"wp-block-vivid360-card ad6da8211-aa83-4f07-84c7-df728fae553c vivid360-block-card has-text-align-left hasBoxShadow 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Talking with parents about vaccines. Published August 9, 2024. Accessed June 26, 2025.&nbsp;https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/vaccines-children\/hcp\/conversation-tips\/index.html<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Questions parents may ask about vaccines. Published August 9, 2024. Accessed January 15, 2025. https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/vaccines-children\/hcp\/conversation-tips\/questions-parents-may-ask.html<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Goje O, Kapoor A. Meeting the challenge of vaccine hesitancy. <em>Cleve Clin J Med<\/em>. 2024;91(9 suppl 1):S50-S56. doi:10.3949\/ccjm.91.s1.08<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MedlinePlus. Evaluating health information. Updated February 26, 2024. Accessed June 17, 2025.&nbsp;https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/evaluatinghealthinformation.html<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Reasons to follow CDC\u2019s recommended immunization schedule. Published August 9, 2024. 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Accessed October 9, 2025.&nbsp;https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/vaccines\/hcp\/imz-schedules\/downloads\/adult\/adult-combined-schedule.pdf<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>US Department of Health and Human Services. Five important reasons to vaccinate your child. Reviewed May 6, 2022. Accessed May 30, 2025. https:\/\/www.hhs.gov\/immunization\/get-vaccinated\/for-parents\/five-reasons\/index.html<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 5 reasons it is important for adults to get vaccinated. Published July 1, 2024. Accessed January 16, 2025. https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/vaccines-adults\/reasons\/index.html<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>US Department of Health and Human Services. Vaccine basics. Reviewed November 9, 2022. Accessed June 16, 2025.&nbsp;https:\/\/www.hhs.gov\/immunization\/basics\/index.html<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>US Department of Health and Human Services. Vaccines protect you. Reviewed April 4, 2024. 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