More than 20 per cent said they would not get the jab and the remaining 20 per cent said they were undecided. Professor Dietze said the vaccine reluctance among this cohort was particularly concerning, given the vulnerability of this cohort ahead of interstate borders reopening before Christmas. Drug users in Melbourne indicated concern about vaccine safety. The lead author urged health authorities to be active in communicating the safety of the vaccines and the risks associated with contracting Covid-19. He said it was critical to focus health campaigns beyond traditional media, given the frequency of homelessness among those who inject drugs.

Source: New Zealand Herald November 10, 2021 17:54 UTC