https://www.kff.org/coronavirus-covid-19/dashboard/kff-covid-19-vaccine-monitor-dashboard/
Overall we are finally hitting the expected vaccine hesitancy wall, so vaccination rates are slowing significantly. Only 9% of adults as of the second half of April remained to be vaccinated among the currently interested. The good news is Republican vaccine hesitancy is finally starting to improve.
There are now 64% of adults that have gotten the vaccine or intend to do so as soon as possible, up from 61% in March. The "wait and see" % is now down to 15% from 17% in March. 6% will only get the vaccine if required. 13% will definitely not get the vaccine, unchanged from March.
The general outlook is mixed. The wait and see group cite vaccine side effects and lack of research as their main concerns, which are addressable with outreach and education. The only getting the vaccine required group on the other hand generally don't think the vaccine is necessary. And 72% of the definitely not group says nothing would change their mind.
At the subgroup level things are more promising. There's hardly any racial gap in vaccine interest. People of color that are not yet vaccinated generally have logistical concerns about missing work, paying for the vaccine, and eligibility. In addition they want to get the vaccine at a place they trust like the doctor's office. So this group should improve with time as access gets better.
Among Republicans, vaccine interest has fortunately increased. 55% of Republicans say they have gotten the vaccine or will as soon as possible up from 46%. The "definitely not" group has fallen from 29% to 20%, which is fantastic.
This poll occurred after the J&J clotting reports and pause. Fortunately, the concerns did not significantly harm overall vaccine confidence, even among women. Only 7% of unvaccinated said it made them less likely to get vaccinated. However, the side effect reports did decrease interest in the J&J vaccine and increase concerns over side effects. Nevertheless, vaccine interest continued to improve, and J&J is still preferred by some vaccine hesitant.
Vaccine misinformation is rampant, especially among the unvaccinated. 81% of the "definitely not" group believe at least one Covid vaccine myth.
As we will soon have a vaccine for kids under 16, only 29% of parents are getting their child vaccinated as soon as possible. 32% are wait and see. 15% if schools require it. And 19% will definitely not.
30% of unvaccinated and nearly half of the "wait and see" group say they would be more likely to get vaccinated if it was available at the place they normally go for healthcare or if it was one dose. So having the vaccines available at the doctor's office will be essential for this last stage of vaccination.
Employer financial incentives and time off to get vaccinated will be essential as well. 28% of employed unvaccinated adults would be more likely to get vaccinated if their employer gave them time off. A quarter would be more likely to get vaccinated if they were given $200 to be vaccinated.
Vaccine requirements for travel, flying, and sporting events would make at least a quarter of the unvaccinated more likely to get vaccinated. Vaccine requirements for activities, travel, and schools might be especially important for getting 18-29 year olds and kids vaccinated.
We will likely need all of the above to get to herd immunity vaccination rates. But it is a pretty optimistic outlook on getting high national vaccination rates eventually.
