How are countries encouraging their citizens to get vaccinated?

Even before the implementation of the ongoing vaccination roll-out in the Philippines, TGVES started working with the Philippine Department of Health and the Presidential Communications Operations Office (Task Group on Demand Generation and Communications) for the implementation of communication strategies that would provide information on COVID-19 vaccine candidates in an effort to prime communit. [...] The public were also informed about the benefits of receiving a vaccine and the important role that it will play in defeating the pandemic, as well as the government’s roll-out plans. [...] Common queries raised during the sessions include the following topics: the safety and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccine candidates; the risks and benefits of participating in clinical trials; ethical guidelines and considerations; and the protocols, timelines, and logistics of the clinical trials, among others. [...] In France, as the rate of vaccination was slowing down in the latter part of 2021, the government took three decisions (suggested by the French Academy of Medicine) to increase the vaccination rate: establishment of an obligation of vaccination for health professionals and for professionals involved in the care of elderly persons; an end to free COVID-19 virus tests done in order to have acces. [...] In Italy, vaccination is mandatory for health professionals and for professionals involved in the care of elderly persons, whereas the Green Pass is required for employees in the health system, and in education and higher education institutes.