Will Poles want to vaccinate against COVID-19? 30 percent declares that he will gladly take advantage of such a vaccination

The COVID-19 vaccine, although still not invented, raises a lot of excitement. It was even one of the topics of the presidential debate that took place before the first round of the elections. What do Poles think about the COVID-19 vaccine? We learn this from a new study.

1. Scientists around the world are working on the COVID-19 vaccine. When and if it will be developed at all, it is of great interest
2. Research shows that 37 percent. Poles would benefit from the COVID-19 vaccine if it were invented. 28 percent would not agree to vaccination. compatriots
3. “Despite the serious social and economic consequences of the current epidemic, despite the significant acceptance for routine vaccination, from an international perspective, Poland is in the group of countries with the lowest acceptance for vaccination against COVID-19”

The COVID-19 vaccine is of interest

The COVID-19 pandemic is not slowing down. Every day there are tens of thousands of new infected, hundreds of people die from COVID-19. All over the world, scientists are looking for effective therapies and are working on a COVID-19 vaccine. Although some companies have started human clinical trials, the vision of a vaccine in early 2021 is rather utopian.

Nevertheless, the topic of the COVID-19 vaccine and whether it will appear in Poland and become mandatory when it is developed and tested is very important. This was demonstrated, inter alia, by the last presidential debate. One of the questions was about what the government would do if the vaccine was approved for use. How did presidential candidates respond? We have collected their statements: Are presidential candidates supporters of compulsory vaccination against coronavirus?

And what do Poles think about vaccination against COVID-19? We can find out from a study conducted by ARC Rynek i Opinia. The research was published on the website of the Medical University of Warsaw, which collaborated with the University of Warsaw.

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Only one in three respondents would benefit from being vaccinated against COVID-19

The survey shows that only 37 percent. respondents would benefit from the COVID-19 vaccine if it was available. Similar percent people (34 percent) replied that they had no opinion on this topic. 28 percent respondents would not like to take advantage of the COVID-19 vaccine.

The study shows that men (43%) would be more likely than women (31%) to use the COVID-19 vaccine. Among people who would not benefit from the vaccine, men accounted for 25 percent. and women 31 percent.

When it comes to the age of the respondents, 43 percent. young people (18-24) and older (46-65) responded positively in favor of the COVID-19 vaccine. Among people who would not like to accept it, the largest percentage – 36 percent. are people aged 25-34.

Main reasons for aversion to the COVID-19 vaccine

Opponents of the COVID-19 vaccination as the main reason for refusal cite the fear of the vaccine being introduced so quickly (43%). They also lack confidence in the institutions that are working on the vaccine (39%). 35 percent vaccine opponents believe that the vaccine would not protect them from getting sick.

51 percent believes that no argument would encourage them to use the vaccine, even if heavy penalties were imposed for not vaccinating.

We also learn from the study that the majority of Poles have no doubts about the effectiveness of vaccines, but doubts arise in the context of safety for health. 45 percent young people (18-24 years) believe that immunization is both safe and effective.

The smallest number of people who consider vaccination as effective and safe is among people in the 24-34 age group (31%), i.e. those who are most often parents of young children and decide on their vaccinations. 39 percent Poles, regardless of age, believe that vaccines are effective, but not always safe.

– As much as 28 percent adults declare that they would not be vaccinated against SARS-CoV-2 if the vaccine became available. Despite the serious social and economic consequences of the current epidemic, despite significant acceptance for routine vaccination, from an international perspective, Poland ranks among the countries with the lowest acceptance for vaccination against COVID-19, next to Slovakia, Romania, Turkey, Hungary and the Czech Republic. Surprisingly, the level of aversion to vaccination against COVID-19 is much higher in most countries than the usual aversion to vaccination, which varies between 3%. (Egypt) and 55 percent. (Our Country) – comments on the website of the Medical University of Warsaw, Dr. Wojciech Feleszko, MD, PhD.

The editorial board recommends:

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2. Virologist on the prospect of a COVID-19 vaccine and the work of Poles that can help in this
3. Volunteers want to catch COVID-19 as part of vaccine testing. WHO is skeptical
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