Vaccine hesitancy among longterm care workers a complex issue, Pennsylvania providers group says

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Published April 30, 2021 5:00pm ET

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Vaccine hesitancy among long-term care staff remains a complex issue that goes beyond “selfishness,” the Pennsylvania Health Care Association said Thursday.

“Two weeks ago, there were headlines that painted a picture of selfish, uninformed workers who refused to take the vaccine,” said Zach Shamberg, president and CEO of PHCA. “It’s not that simple.”

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