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The most common reasons people say they're hesitant to get the COVID vaccine are safety concerns, mistrust in institutions, people who only believe in natural healing, medical freedom groups, and conspiracy theories. “We're using that same language to generate pro-vaccine messaging that will come up whenever people do specific kinds of searches,” said Dr. Goyal. Dr. Goyal said whatever the reason, shaming someone is not the way to change their mind. “We really take seriously the idea that we respect the kind of reasons that people are hesitant, even if we don't agree with them.” Givin...

Erika Mahoney Welcome to KAZU's weekly news roundup for 1/15/21. Here you'll find the top local stories of the week and a few select national stories from NPR. Within the final days of President Donald Trump’s time in office, the House impeached him for a second time. He’s the first U.S. president to be impeached twice. KAZU brought you live, special coverage from NPR about the developments. The House voted 232-197 on Wednesday to impeach Trump for inciting an insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. Ten Republicans and all Democrats voted in favor of the historic decision, including Central C...

Anna Efetova/Getty Images Even as the coronavirus vaccine becomes more widely distributed, lots of Americans say they're still not sure they'll get one. What's the best way to approach the subject with people who remain unsure? NPR's Michel Martin spoke with Nadine Gartner, the founder and executive director of Boost Oregon, a nonprofit focused on educating parents about the safety of childhood immunizations. Highlights from their conversation, edited for length and clarity, are below. Interview highlights Leading with empathy We always tell people to start from a place of emp...

Tuesday, January 12, 2021 by Life Kit (NPR News) Closeup contemporary disposable syringe with drop of fluid medication on needle placed against vivid yellow background. Vaccination is the most anticipated procedure of the year. Research of coronavirus disease protection concept. Covid-19 vaccine studies. Stay tuned in to our local news coverage: Listen to 90.7 WMFE on your FM or HD radio, the WMFE mobile app or your smart speaker — say “Alexa, play NPR” and you’ll be connected. Even as the coronavirus vaccine becomes more widely distributed, lots of Americans say they’re still ...