Only Half Of American Adults Want To Take The COVID-19 Vaccine

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12/10/2020 12:00 AM
Source: Washington Exclusive
12/10/2020

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As the United States gets closer to developing and distributing a vaccine for the coronavirus pandemic, it appears that Americans aren’t as keen on the idea as the government might hope. According to a recent survey, only half of the population plans to take the vaccination when it is released.

The poll, which was conducted by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, revealed that about a quarter of adults are not sure if they want to take the vaccination, while another quarter indicated that they would refuse it.

The New York Post reported:

“Many on the fence have safety concerns and want to watch how the initial rollout fares — skepticism that could hinder the campaign against the scourge that has killed nearly 290,000 Americans. Experts estimate at least 70% of the U.S. population needs to be vaccinated to achieve herd immunity, or the point at which enough people are protected that the virus can be held in check.”

Kevin Buck, a 53-year-old marine from Eureka, California told the Post that he has “a little bit of trepidation towards it. But he indicated that if the initial doses go well, he and his family will probably take the shot.

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Source: RedState