Sixty percent of U.S. adults report they will "probably not" receive the latest COVID-19 vaccine.
Twenty-four percent indicated they would "probably get" the updated vaccine, while 15% reported already receiving it, according to new data from Pew Research Center's American Trends Panel survey.
Among those declining the vaccine, the stated reasons were:
- Concern about side effects (60% "major reason," 19% "minor reason")
- Perceived lack of need (61% "major reason," 21% "minor reason")
- General vaccine avoidance (26% "major reason," 19% "minor reason")
- Cost concerns (5% "major reason," 9% "minor reason")
Historical data shows evolving vaccination patterns. In March 2023, 77% of Americans had received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose, with 70% completing the initial vaccination series. Twenty-one percent remained unvaccinated.
Booster uptake has declined over time:
- February 2024: 28% received the September 2023 updated vaccine
- March 2023: 34% reported receiving a booster within previous 6 months
- September 2022: 38% reported receiving a booster within previous 6 months
- May 2022: 49% reported receiving a booster within previous 6 months
- January 2022: 48% reported receiving a booster within previous 6 months
The study was conducted primarily online with some telephone interviews, with a sample size of 9,593.
