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A survey of 2,000 adults revealed only 17 per would refuse to take it, with 19 percent stating they were still unsure. Fewer than one in 10 (eight percent), of those aged 55 or over, would decline the vaccine when it is offered to them. However, almost a third (31 percent) of those, aged 25 to 34, don’t think they’ll take it. The speed at which the vaccinations have been developed have resulted in 71 percent regarding its fight against Covid-19 as one of science’s greatest achievements.
The survey, by Medicspot, also looked at how people who didn’t want the vaccine could be incentivised to take it.
A fifth (20 percent) said they would be vaccinated if they were paid, while 19 percent would if it meant they could go to the pub.
More than a third (35 percent) would take it if it meant they could go on holiday abroad, and 28 percent would agree to it if it meant they could go to sporting, music or other events.
Dr Johnson D’souza, medical director at Medicspot, said: “In the space of one month we’ve had three vaccines announced, which has been an incredible achievement from everyone involved in the fight against Covid-19.
“It is comforting to know the vast majority of the public is supportive of the vaccine.”
The survey also found 45 percent think the vaccine should be mandatory for everyone, while just over a third (35 percent) disagree entirely.
But 57 percent think the vaccine should only be mandatory for people who are deemed at a greater risk of the virus.
The research was carried out as Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced the latest Tier system as well as plans to allow ‘Five Days of Christmas’, where families from up to three households can mix over the festive season.
Almost a fifth (19 percent) of respondents, polled via OnePoll for Medicspot, admitted they have broken the lockdown rules that were introduced at the start of November.
But 75 percent said they were likely to adhere to the new regional tier rules just announced.
In a move welcomed by the travel industry, the government is also lifting the ban on international travel when lockdown ends – giving families the chance to get away for winter sun.
On their return, travellers will now have to quarantine for five days instead of 14 if they can provide a negative Covid-19 test.
Medicspot has developed fast Covid-19 test with next-day results designed for businesses testing staff and for individuals who need a ‘fit to fly’ certificate or have returned from abroad.
When the vaccine becomes available, almost three quarters (71 percent) think people arriving in the UK on holiday or for business should have a certificate confirming they have been vaccinated
And 70 percent think UK residents leaving the country should have a certificate saying they’ve been vaccinated.
More information on Medicspot’s Covid, click here.
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