Voorburgs Dagblad | Many Dutch are concerned about the risks of the Covid vaccine

A majority of Dutch people do not want to be vaccinated immediately when a vaccine against the corona virus becomes available. ‘Vaccination doubters’ are especially concerned about the risks of the vaccine. This is what researchers from TU Delft, Maastricht University and RIVM say.

“Our research shows that at best, when a vaccine is very effective and has few side effects, 39 percent of the Dutch would want this vaccine immediately, while 48 percent would rather wait and see what the experiences of others are and 13 percent will receive the vaccine. reject “, says TU Delft researcher Niek Mouter.

“The willingness to vaccinate is considerably lower if a vaccine causes serious side effects. You will then soon have to deal with large groups of ‘vaccination doubters’ and ‘vaccination refusers’,” says Mouter.

According to the researchers, the public debate is now mainly focused on the ‘vaccination refusers’ and little attention is paid to the ‘vaccination doubters’. According to Mouter, there is a need for information about side effects of the vaccine. “General information is not sufficient. Many doubters want information about the side effects among people of the same age or with the same conditions, such as diabetes, obesity and heart complaints. Not only is the continuous monitoring of the side effects very important, but also good communication about this. the population to promote vaccination readiness ”.

By: ANP | Photo: ANP

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