Receptiveness of American adults to COVID-19 vaccine boosters: A survey analysis

• DOI: 10.1016/j.pecinn.2022.100019
• Publication Date: 2022-01-26T22:54:24Z
• Authors: Stephen R. Neely; Joshua M. Scacco
• Keywords: Booster (rocketry); Survey data collection

This Short Communication report summarizes results from a recent survey on the willingness of American adults to accept COVID-19 vaccine boosters. We seek identify evolving hesitancies and objections booster shots among those who previously accepted vaccination. A representative, web-based 600 in State Florida was fielded, are analyzed using both descriptive inferential statistical methods. The responses show that while shot hesitancy is relatively low vaccinated Americans, nearly third (30.4%) say they only somewhat likely or less receive shot. Statistical analysis shows trust public health guidance driving factor behind hesitancy, significant differences also exist based race level education. most frequently cited include concerns over necessity additional adverse reactions initial Objections highlight emerging communications challenges professional will need consider address as continues evolve. study contributes innovation by identifying barriers ongoing effort promote