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(WXYZ) — Now that Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has opened up COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to all Michiganders ages 16 & older, beginning next month, the focus now turns to convincing more people to get the vaccine. Surveys show 1/3 of Americans are still hesitant to get vaccinated.
Vaccines only work if people take them. A vast majority of people have to get vaccinated in order to reach herd immunity & stop the coronavirus from spreading.
However, a recent survey by the Kaiser Family Foundation shows about 31% of the U.S. population is still hesitant about getting the COVID-19 vaccine.
What that means is they want to “wait & see” how the vaccine is working for other people before getting it.
Here are the main reasons for this hesitancy:
- Worries about safety & long-term side effects
- A lack of trust in the government
- Concerns that the vaccine is too new
- And, worries that they will contract COVID-19 from the vaccine.
Interestingly, 60% of the adults in this “wait & see” group do not yet know someone who has been vaccinated.
First of all, vaccine hesitancy is normal & natural. Here are some ways to overcome it or help someone else to get past their uncertainty.
First, get answers to your questions about the vaccine. I encourage you to research credible sources, like the CDC website, where you can find vaccine myths & facts.
-If you have already been vaccinated, share your experience with those who are hesitant. - And talk about the known side effects and other concerns with your trusted health care provider, so you know what to expect.
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