According to the World Economic Forum / Ipsos survey of 18,526 adults from 15 countries, most adults do not expect a vaccine to be available before mid-2021 and only half would get vaccinated within three months of its availability.
Vaccination intent has remained unchanged at 87 percent in India since August and has decreased in 10 of the 15 countries surveyed, mostly in China, Australia, Spain and Brazil, according to the survey.
“The intention to vaccinate against Covid-19 exceeds the average of 15 countries in India (87%), China (85%), South Korea (83%) and Brazil (81%), Australia (79%), the UK (79%), Mexico (78%) and Canada (76%), “he said.
The survey revealed that in countries like India, China, Brazil and the US, at least one in four adults expect a vaccine to be available by the end of the year and at least half expect it by April 2021.
It found that since August, intentions to get vaccinated have dropped in 10 countries, especially China (12 points less), Australia (9 less), Spain (8 less) and Brazil (7 less).
“Globally, the top two reasons for not wanting to receive a Covid-19 vaccine are concerns about side effects (cited by 34 percent) and concerns about clinical trials moving too fast (cited by another 33 percent). percent). Also in India, 34 percent of respondents said they are concerned about side effects, while 16 percent are concerned about rapid trials, “he said.
The survey also asked respondents how long it would take to receive one after a vaccine is available.
Almost half of adults worldwide said they would get vaccinated within three months of the Covid-19 vaccine being available to everyone (54% in India).
Globally, 72 percent said they would get vaccinated within a year (82 percent in India).
The World Economic Forum (WEF) said the latest survey has shown a growing reluctance to receive a vaccine, despite progress made by numerous pharmaceutical companies working on vaccine trials and international organizations such as the World Health Organization (WHO) , Gavi and CEPI who work to ensure any future solution is available to those most in need.
Arnaud Bernaert, Director of Shaping the Future of Health and Healthcare at WEF, said: “This drop in vaccine confidence is a notable and sad trend as we approach a potential vaccine launch.” .
“The figures are significant enough to compromise the efficacy of a Covid-19 vaccine to control the disease and see the end of the cycle of new blockages and restrictions. It is critical that governments and the private sector come together to build trust in the Next steps. It is important to know that when a vaccine is ready, it will make a difference, “added Bernaert.
(With PTI inputs)
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