COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy may be exaggerated David Hogberg © Provided by Washington Examiner
The prevalence of vaccine hesitancy, blamed by politicians and public health officials for the recent COVID-19 vaccination slowdown in the United States, has been exaggerated.
The seven-day average of people receiving their first dose reached a high of almost 2 million on April 13. Two weeks later, that pace had fallen to just over 1.2 million, a decline of 39%.
Many have blamed the slowdown on a high degree of vaccine hesitancy, particularly among Republicans and men. Dr. Anthony Fauci, the chief medical adviser to President Joe Biden, recently said the vaccine hesitancy among many Republicans is quite frustrating. Last week, the Biden administration began a massive public relations campaign involving celebrities and athletes to encourage more people to get vaccinated. This week, GOP members of Congress with medical backgrounds released a pro-vaccination public
COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy may be exaggerated
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1 in 5 adults say they don’t plan to get a COVID-19 vaccine, while 14% are unsure.
77% of white adults who want a shot have gotten one, compared with 60% of Black adults and 55% of Hispanics who want one.
Among adults who are unsure about getting vaccinated, 36% said they are concerned about potential side effects, while 29% said they are worried that the vaccines moved too quickly through clinical trials.
Mothers, adults under 45 years old who earn less than $50,000 annually and Republicans and Black adults without college degrees are some of the groups most likely to say they’re unsure or unwilling to get vaccinated.
State and National Leaders Commend NJPP’s Blueprint to Secure a Just Recovery April 20, 2021, 5:24 pm | in
State and National Leaders Commend NJPP’s Blueprint to Secure a Just Recovery
For Immediate Release
April 20, 2021 – Earlier today, NJPP released the
Blueprint to Secure a Just Recovery, a bold and comprehensive policy platform to guide New Jersey’s pandemic recovery within an anti-racist framework. State and national leaders commend the policy recommendations in the Blueprint and its goals of reducing the racial wealth gap, eliminating poverty, and realizing equity in every corner of the state.
“Over the years, NJPP has distinguished itself as one of the most influential think tanks in New Jersey, driving meaningful policy change to advance economic, social, and racial justice through rigorous independent research,” said
N.J. county blocks COVID vaccine finder over concerns it favors ‘white, suburban people’
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An exterior view of the Peterstown Community Center in Elizabeth on Thursday, February 4, 2021John Jones | For NJ Advance Media
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“Appointments available!” the @UCNJ VaccineBot tweeted, with a link to Union County’s online booking portal.
By 1:37 p.m., four minutes later, the account tweeted that all the available appointments were gone.
The people who run these so-called “Twitter bots” might be praised by those who use it successfully, but some county officials in New Jersey are trying to block them at a time when vaccine appointments are in high demand. Some are booked within seconds, while other eligible New Jersey residents have waited months.
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