Alliance for Pandemic Preparedness

October 19, 2020

Parents’ and Guardians’ Views on the Acceptability of a Future Covid-19 Vaccine a Multi-Methods Study in England

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  • [Pre-print, not peer-reviewed] Most participants in an acceptability study of a future COVID-19 vaccine in England reported that they would accept a SARS-CoV-2 vaccine for themselves or their child. Participants were more likely to report willingness to accept a COVID-19 vaccine for themselves than for their child and less than 4% of participants reported that they would not accept the vaccine at all. Participants who self-identified as Black, Asian, or as members of another minority racial/ethnic group were nearly 3 times more likely to reject a COVID-19 vaccine for themselves and their children than white participants. The main reason for vaccine acceptance was for self-protection from COVID-19, while common concerns pertained to safety and effectiveness. 

Bell et al. (Sept 18, 2020). Parents’ and Guardians’ Views on the Acceptability of a Future Covid-19 Vaccine a Multi-Methods Study in England. Pre-print downloaded Oct 19 from https://doi.org/10.1101/2020.09.16.20188227