Among Hesitant Groups, Majorities Are Concerned About Potential Side Effects, Effects Of Vaccine Being Worse Than Disease, And Being Required To Get Vaccinated When They Don't Want To

Percent who say they are very or somewhat concerned about each of the following when it comes to the COVID-19 vaccine:

Total

Wait and see

Only if required

Definitely not

Might experience serious side effects

70%

74%

62%

69%

Effects of the vaccine will be worse than getting COVID-19

63%

61%

56%

69%

Might be required to get vaccine even if you don't want to

63%

60%

58%

68%

Might miss work if side effects make you feel sick

45%

43%

56%

42%

Might get COVID-19 from the vaccine

39%

36%

38%

44%

Won't be able to get the vaccine from a place you trust

21%

28%

15%

14%

It will be difficult to travel to a vaccination site

10%

16%

11%