COVID-19 Vaccine survey - Report

Report - 15 February 2021

In December 2020, with the introduction of the COVID-19 vaccine, Healthwatch Redbridge was made aware some communities and individuals were expressing a reluctance in having the vaccination. This was particularly reflected within BAME communities.

Key findings

Three quarters of respondents (76%) felt able to make an informed decision, on whether or not to get the vaccine.
Around a fifth (18%) felt that information was not sufficient.
Older people feel notably better informed than younger people - those aged 55 plus are 20% more likely than 25–34 year old’s to have enough information.
Those from White backgrounds feel significantly better informed than those from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds.
Key workers (such as those in the NHS) feel 7% better informed than non-key workers (such as those in construction).

“We do not know the long-term effects in years to come. Or effects on those with underlying conditions.” - local resident

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COVID-19 Vaccine survey

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