How can I convince my parents to get vaccinated? 6 tips from the experts TODAY 1 day ago Alyssa Newcomb
By now, more than 149 million Americans have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and know how easy it to show up to a local site and get the shot.
The harder part for some is convincing relatives, particularly parents and grandparents, who are hesitant to get the vaccine. It s especially concerning as older adults are at a greater risk of being hospitalized or dying of COVID-19 if they catch the disease, according to the CDC.
“We are definitely moving in the right direction, but now we are getting to people who are harder to reach. They might be nervous or resistant, said Bill Walsh, vice president of communications for AARP, which hosts a COVID-19 tele-town hall for members every two weeks answering questions and dispelling myths.