{"id":211702,"date":"2020-08-09T08:28:24","date_gmt":"2020-08-09T08:28:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thetruthseeker.co.uk\/?p=211702"},"modified":"2020-08-13T06:33:29","modified_gmt":"2020-08-13T06:33:29","slug":"only-half-of-britons-would-definitely-have-covid-19-vaccination","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thetruthseeker.co.uk\/?p=211702","title":{"rendered":"Only half of Britons would definitely have Covid-19 vaccination"},"content":{"rendered":"

Introduction \u2013 Aug 9, 2020<\/strong><\/h1>\n
The survey findings, below, show that the powers that be have a major problem. Not only is there mounting scepticism about Covid-19. Despite a relentless media barrage of stories about a \u201cdeadly pandemic\u201d, there is growing opposition to the idea of getting vaccinated.<\/h5>\n
To make matters worse the survey also found growing \u201cbelief in conspiracy theories and mistrust of government, authority and science.\u201d<\/h5>\n
Nor is this confined to a fringe minority. Almost as many questioned said they \u201cdefinitely not” get vaccinated (16%) as they as who said they would (20%).<\/h5>\n
So opposition to getting vaccinated is substantial before one has even been tested or approved. What\u2019s more, despite the best efforts of the media and the pharmaceutical giants, we are confident that this will only grow with time. Ed.<\/h5>\n

Only half of Britons would definitely have Covid-19 vaccination<\/h1>\n

Survey sparks concern over misconceptions about vaccines and scepticism about science\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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Bill Gates, Co-Chair the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation shows a vaccine during the press conference. Click to enlarge<\/p><\/div>\n

Robin McKie \u2013 The Guardian Aug 9, 2020<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Only half the population of Britain definitely would accept being vaccinated against Covid-19. That is the shock conclusion of a group of scientists and pollsters who have found that only 53% of a test group of citizens said they would be certain or very likely to allow themselves to be given a vaccine against the disease if one becomes available.<\/span><\/p>\n

By contrast, one in six (16%) said they would definitely not or would be unlikely to accept a vaccine, according to research by King\u2019s College London and Ipsos Mori. In addition, it was found that one in five (20%) said they would only be \u201cfairly likely\u201d to go ahead with inoculation.<\/span><\/p>\n

The study found vaccine rejection was strongest among those <\/a>whose beliefs reflect greater scepticism about science<\/a><\/strong><\/span> and who are less concerned about the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. Likely refusal was also linked to those who tended to be less willing to wear face masks and who said they got most of their information about the disease from WhatsApp and other social media outlets.<\/span><\/p>\n

There was also a significant age divide in responses with 22% of those in the 16-24 and 25-34 age groups saying they would be unlikely or definitely would not accept a vaccine<\/a><\/strong><\/span> compared with only 11% among 55-75 year-olds.<\/span><\/p>\n

By contrast, one in six (16%) said they would definitely not or would be unlikely to accept a vaccine, according to research by King\u2019s College London and Ipsos Mori. In addition, it was found that one in five (20%) said they would only be \u201cfairly likely\u201d to go ahead with inoculation.<\/span><\/p>\n

The study found vaccine rejection was strongest among those <\/a>whose beliefs reflect greater scepticism about science<\/a><\/strong><\/span> and who are less concerned about the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. Likely refusal was also linked to those who tended to be less willing to wear face masks and who said they got most of their information about the disease from WhatsApp and other social media outlets.<\/span><\/p>\n

There was also a significant age divide in responses with 22% of those in the 16-24 and 25-34 age groups saying they would be unlikely or definitely would not accept a vaccine<\/a><\/strong><\/span> compared with only 11% among 55-75 year-olds.<\/span><\/p>\n

The trends revealed by the study \u2013 which was based on 2,237 interviews with UK residents aged 16-75 and which was carried out online in mid-July \u2013 have triggered dismay among scientists. \u201cMisperceptions about vaccines are among our most directly damaging beliefs, and they\u2019re clearly influencing people\u2019s intentions during the coronavirus crisis,\u201d said prof Bobby Duffy, director of King\u2019s College London\u2019s the Policy Institute, which led the study.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWhile one in six in the UK say they are unlikely to or definitely won\u2019t get a potential vaccine against Covid-19, this rises to around a third or more among certain groups, with a clear link to belief in conspiracy theories and mistrust of government, authority and science.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

This point was backed by Gideon Skinner, research director at Ipsos Mori. \u201cAlmost a quarter of 16-34-year-olds are saying they\u2019re unlikely to get vaccinated for Covid-19 if one becomes available. That is deeply concerning and should serve as an important staging post for the government to combat misperceptions about vaccinations, particularly among young people.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Source \u2026<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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