BusinessWorld May 24, 2021 | 6:34 pm FREEPIK Discussions continue in many parts of the country on the easing of mobility restrictions to reopen the economy, restore its health, and bring back jobs and the livelihood of many. However, economic recovery will only happen once public health is restored and for that to occur, vaccine hesitation has to be overcome by many. In a study by the EON Group and its research partner, Tangere, out of 4,400 respondents, 64% are still unconvinced about getting vaccinated. The primary reasons for hesitancy are fear of the long-term side effects, its efficacy and safety, in addition to brand distrust. People with pre-existing conditions worry that these will make them sicker, some think these do not work or don’t believe in vaccines at all, while others are not permitted because of religious beliefs.