More than half of Americans say they would still refuse or delay a COVID-19 vaccine, a new survey shows.
While the number of U.S. residents wanting the vaccine has increased since December, 51 percent remain hesitant or straight against the shots, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation poll.
Of the challenging group, 31 percent say they want to see further results on the efficacy and side effects of the vaccine before deciding, 13 percent refuse to take it, and another 7 percent claim they will only do so if necessary.
“Those who have not yet been vaccinated for COVID-19 have many concerns and information needs related to the new vaccines,” the pollsters said in a statement.
“About half say they do not have enough information about the side effects or efficacy of the vaccine.”
Younger, black and Hispanic adults are particularly wary of the lack of information, although there has been an increase in the number of groups wanting to be vaccinated since last month, the poll said.
Meanwhile, 41 percent of Americans say they want to be vaccinated as soon as possible, a 7 percent increase over December, the study shows.
Six percent of respondents had already been vaccinated when the survey was conducted in January.
U.S. residents who live in rural communities and identify themselves as Republicans remain the most reluctant to get the chance, the survey found.