Nearly a third of Canadians say they are ready to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as soon as the vaccine is made available, while about 10% categorically refuse to receive the vaccine, shows a new poll.
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The largest group of respondents (42% in September, 47% in November) to the questionnaire from the firm Abacus Data said they were ready to receive the new vaccine, but that they preferred to wait to see its effects before the injection.
Finally, almost 15% of people indicated that they were not sure they wanted to receive the vaccine, but that they were ready to change their mind.
All in all, 60% of Canadians share some hesitation about the vaccine.
Of these, the vast majority pointed to their family doctor as having the best chance of convincing them to be vaccinated, followed by the Canadian Medical Association.
“This survey shows that the ideal effort to reduce the reluctance to get vaccinated is through physician advice, building confidence in public health officials, and reminding people that the lifestyles people lack and renewed confidence in the economy both depend on the swiftest possible eradication of this pandemic, and that vaccination is an essential step, ”commented Bruce Anderson, analyst for Abacus Data.
The survey also shows that the influence of friends and family has a significant impact on the decision to be vaccinated, especially among those who indicated that they were ready to receive the vaccine if they wait a while. before taking action.
The survey was conducted between November 26 and 1is December with 1,419 Canadian adults.
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