10 facts about Americans and coronavirus vaccines
As the drive to inoculate more people continues, here are 10 facts about Americans and COVID-19 vaccines.
As the drive to inoculate more people continues, here are 10 facts about Americans and COVID-19 vaccines.
73% say they are vaccinated, but at least half express confusion, concern over vaccine information and health impacts.
The share of Americans viewing illegal immigration as a ‘very big’ problem has increased.
81% of Black Americans consider the outbreak a major threat to public health and about half see it as a major threat to their personal health.
77% think vaccinations will benefit the economy.
Still about two-in-ten U.S. adults are “pretty certain” they won’t get the vaccine – even when there’s more information.
Majorities across 20 publics say government investments in scientific research are worthwhile and express a lot or some confidence in scientists to do what is right for the public.
This roundup of findings shows public views about science-related issues and the role of science in U.S. society.
There are widely held concerns about the safety and effectiveness of a possible vaccine and the pace of the approval process.
Black Americans stand out from other racial and ethnic groups in their attitudes toward key health care questions associated with the pandemic.