• News
  • Sport
  • TV
  • Radio
  • Education
  • TV Licences
  • Contact Us

For all official information and updates regarding COVID-19, visit the South African Department of Health's website at www.sacoronavirus.co.za

No Result
View All Result
  • SOUTH AFRICA
  • POLITICS
  • BUSINESS
  • SPORT
  • AFRICA
  • WORLD
  • SCI-TECH
  • LIFESTYLE
  • FEATURES
  • OPINION
Home Sci-tech

It is possible to overcome vaccine hesitancy among young people in SA: Unicef

5 September 2021, 8:22 AM  |
SABC SABC |  @SABCNews
A young lady gets vaccinated at a vaccination site in Houghton, Johannesburg.

A young lady gets vaccinated at a vaccination site in Houghton, Johannesburg.

Image: Reuters

A young lady gets vaccinated at a vaccination site in Houghton, Johannesburg.

The United Nations Children’s Fund (Unicef) in South Africa says it is possible to overcome vaccine hesitancy, particularly among young people.

The ONE Campaign, Unicef and the African Union last month launched a new TikTok campaign, to counter misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines on social media. The initiative – under the hashtag #MythOrVax – aims to dispel myths and correct inaccurate information about COVID-19.

It also seeks to address ongoing fears and concerns and raising awareness about the importance of vaccinations.

Currently, government is vaccinating people aged 18 years and older.

Watch this amazing 15-sec trick that saves you from hospitalisation if you get #COVID19!

Thanks for sharing, Tessa. We’re naming it #vaccination.

Did you #TakeYourShot? What you waiting for?

DM jab photos + videos to get featured! #VaccinesWork #COVID19SA #VaccineRollOutSA pic.twitter.com/qD99P84Prn

— UNICEF South Africa (@UNICEF_SA) September 3, 2021

According to a report by Unicef, 55% of young people say they will get the COVID-19 vaccine. The report also found that 37% of young people believe TV and radio are the most trusted sources for accurate information about COVID-19 vaccines, followed by health workers and social media.

Unicef’s Christine Muhigana unpacks the report: 

Unicef representative in South Africa, Christine Muhigana says social media is important for communicating the importance of getting the vaccine to young people.

“We need to do more campaigns with the right people, with media, with health workers, with the AU, TikTok and One Campaign. We launched Myth or Facts which includes using quizzes and we engage in live sessions with people so they can interact with celebrities and health experts through media to make sure that the dialogue around the safety and efficacy and how to deal with side effects is discussed in a good manner,” says Muhigana.

Lack of information

Psychologists say vaccine hesitancy stems from several factors including a lack of information.

Psychologist Lerato Motsalane-Wana says more needs to be done to address vaccine hesitancy in the country.

COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy remains a headache in Gauteng:

South Africa has recorded 8 411  new COVID-19 infections taking total cases to 2814 014.

Meanwhile, a further 182 COVID-19-related deaths have also been reported, taking the country’s total fatalities since the pandemic outbreak to 83 343.

Latest SA stats:

Loading...

Loading…

 

 

Share article
Tags: UNICEFCOVID-19
Previous Post

Kabul’s largest currency exchange market reopens after Taliban takeover

Next Post

Argentine satire on film-making lightens up Venice festival

Related Posts

CORONAVIRUS: Your daily update

4 July 2022, 7:30 AM
Pfizer's coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pill Paxlovid is packaged in Ascoli, Italy, in this undated image obtained by Reuters on November 16, 2021.

German health minister in move to boost use of COVID treatment Paxlovid

4 July 2022, 1:38 AM
A view of a flooded road following heavy rains in Lismore, New South Wales, Australia March 2, 2022.

Floods hit southeast Australia, forcing evacuations

3 July 2022, 12:23 PM
Syringes with needles are seen in front of a displayed stock graph and words "Omicron SARS-CoV-2" in this illustration taken November 27, 2021.

Omicron-specific COVID shots could increase protection as boosters, European Medicines Agency says

3 July 2022, 3:01 AM
The International Space Station (ISS) photographed by Expedition 56 crew members from a Soyuz spacecraft after undocking, October 4, 2018. NASA/Roscosmos/Handout via REUTERS

Astronaut study reveals effects of space travel on human bones

2 July 2022, 7:38 PM
A man with luggage walks in the rain on The Bund as Typhoon In-fa approaches Shanghai, China July 25, 2021.

China lashed by year’s first typhoon, record rains forecast

2 July 2022, 12:40 PM
Next Post
The 78th Venice Film Festival - Photo call for "Official Competition" in competition - Venice, Italy, September 4, 2021

Argentine satire on film-making lightens up Venice festival

Most Viewed

  • 24hrs
  • Week
  • Month
  • EMS says fire at Bree Street Taxi Rank in Johannesburg has been extinguished
  • The public has until 18 May to make submissions on Icasa’s regulations for extension of expiry period for data, airtime
  • ANC NEC expected to hold a special meeting on Sunday
  • Eastern Cape flood victims plead for support as access to food, services remains difficult
  • Amathole Regional Secretary elated to have corruption charges against him dropped
  • Interpol arrests suspect for swindling US citizens millions of dollars
  • Missing Soweto boy’s body found at Eldorado Park wastewater plant
  • Police close investigation into Enyobeni tavern tragedy
  • Taxi commuters to pay an additional R5 in fare from Friday
  • LISTICLE: Enyobeni Tavern saga – What we know
  • Interpol arrests suspect for swindling US citizens millions of dollars
  • East London police search for clues that led to tavern death; calls to revoke tavern’s licence 
  • UPDATE: At least 17 people killed in an East London tavern stampede
  • SANTACO and NTA calls on COSATU to join the national shutdown over the hiking fuel prices
  • NTA yet to decide whether to support calls for national shutdown amid fuel price hikes

LATEST

V, Suga, Jin, Jungkook, RM, Jimin and J-Hope of BTS arrive at the 2021 American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.
  • Lifestyle

BTS rekindle debate about military service in South Korea


  • Coronavirus
  • Sci-tech

CORONAVIRUS: Your daily update


Football player playing with the ball.
  • Sport
  • Soccer

African Cup of Nations finals moved to January 2024


Spain's Rafael Nadal in action during his third round match against Italy's Lorenzo Sonego.
  • Sport

Nadal steps over the mark as he gives Sonego a dressing down


Ukrainian servicemen walk near a destroyed bridge as Russia's invasion of Ukraine continues.
  • World

Ukraine withdraws from battered Lysychansk city; Russia claims major victory


A general view of a burning warehouse during violence and looting in Durban, July 14, 2021.
  • South Africa

SA marks first anniversary of the July unrest


Weather

  • About the SABC
  • Contact Us
  • Jobs
  • Advertise
  • Disclaimer
  • Site Map

SABC © 2022

No Result
View All Result
  • SOUTH AFRICA
  • POLITICS
  • BUSINESS
  • SPORT
  • AFRICA
  • WORLD
  • SCI-TECH
  • LIFESTYLE
  • FEATURES
  • OPINION

© 2022

Previous Kabul’s largest currency exchange market reopens after Taliban takeover
Next Argentine satire on film-making lightens up Venice festival