Unfortunately, Americans’ willingness to get a COVID-19 vaccine is waning, even as a punishing third wave claims well over 1,000 U.S. lives each day. And though interest in COVID-19 vaccines has waned across the board, some groups of Americans are even less willing to be vaccinated than others. AdvertisementNo other racial or ethnic group is anywhere near as interested in a COVID-19 vaccine. Enthusiasm for COVID-19 vaccines increases with age — but that, too, has diminished over time. “Low likelihood of getting a COVID-19 vaccine among Black individuals and those with lower educational backgrounds is especially concerning because of their disproportionately higher burden from COVID-19 disease,” they added.

Source: Los Angeles Times December 31, 2020 14:03 UTC