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UH survey shows 1/3 of Texans may refuse COVID-19 vaccine
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HOUSTON – A new survey from the University of Houston found about one-third of the Texans who responded may refuse a COVID-19 vaccine.
“Twenty-two percent said they definitely would not get the vaccination, even if it was free and available today, and another 10% said they probably would not get it,” said Mark Jones, a research associate with the Hobby School of Public Affairs.
Jones served as one of the principal investigators of the study. He said understanding the reasons behind the results could help health officials boost vaccination rates.
“A big chunk of these individuals aren’t necessarily against the vaccine, they just think it’s too new and they really want to give it some time to see if there are any adverse effects,” Jones said.
A laboratory technician holds a dose of a COVID-19 vaccine candidate ready for a trial in May 2020.
More than 40% of Texans say they re either unsure or unlikely to accept a COVID-19 vaccine, including 22% who say they definitely aren’t getting the vaccine, according to a new report released Tuesday.
The report, conducted by the University of Houston Hobby School of Public Affairs, examines who is most likely to decline the vaccine, as well as the reasons behind those decisions.
According to the report, there is greater uncertainty among African Americans compared to other groups, with 15% saying they are undecided on whether they will accept the vaccine, while 48% reported that they had already received the vaccine or are most likely going to receive it.