Vaccine fears are as old as vaccines themselves. But vaccine denialism has emerged as one of the biggest global health threats of the 21st century, with misinformation and rumors threatening to undo one of the greatest scientific achievements of the last 200 years. What are the philosophical objections rooted in these hesitancies? Why do people question the motives of scientists and doctors? And if vaccine rumors are here to stay, how do we move forward in the name of a healthier world?

This special issue of Innovation in Aging will showcase empirical papers that provide an evidence base for the nursing home care of the future. The papers may indirectly address the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, but the editors are looking for innovative research that has implications for the ongoing role and structure of the nursing home sector in the United States. Papers with an international perspective will be considered insofar as they present evidence directly applicable to the U.S. sector. The editors anticipate that the collection of articles will inform policy makers and practitioners as they consider possible reforms.

Innovation in Aging, an open access, online journal, is the newest journal to join The Gerontological Society of America (GSA)’s scientific journals published by Oxford University Press.

Abstracts are due by May 20, 2021. Open Access waivers will be available for articles published in this special issue. Please review the full call for papers at http://bit.ly/GSA-CFPs.

For any questions related to this call, please contact the editorial office at ia@geron.org.