Attitudes and Beliefs around the Value of Vaccination in the United States.

ABSTRACT: Despite the benefits of immunization, differences in attitudes persist toward vaccines. We captured individuals' perceptions of vaccines and vaccination across the United States (US) to inform vaccine-related policy development. A survey was completed by 5000 respondents from 10 states. Respondents were screened for inclusion, which included individuals ≥ 18 years of age that had received a vaccine or were unvaccinated but indicated a favorable or neutral attitude towards vaccinations. Participants were excluded if they indicated they did not support the idea of vaccinations. Questions explored perceptions of vaccines for all age groups. Among unvaccinated individuals, the most common concerns were about safety (38%). Most respondents (95%) highlighted the importance of state immunization

SUBMITTER: Childers-Strawbridge S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9501875 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature