Four out of ten Russians did not get vaccinated against COVID-19 because they feared long-term health consequences, according to a survey from June 2021. Moreover, roughly one third were waiting for more people to get a vaccine when there would be more information about consequences of the vaccination. Side effects, such as fever or weakness, were named a reason behind vaccination hesitancy by 12 percent of respondents.
You have stated that you haven't got vaccinated yet. Could you say why?
Characteristic
Share of respondents
Fearing long-term health consequences
40%
Decided to wait until more people get vaccinated when consequences will get clearer
31%
Do not believe in its effectiveness, can get infected even after the vaccination
30%
Already had COVID-19, I have antibodies
17%
Do not trust Russian vaccines
14%
Cannot get vaccinated due to health reaons
13%
Fearing body temperature increase and weakness after getting the vaccine
12%
Do not trust vaccines in general, vaccination is not necessary
11%
Do not see why it is needed, not fearing getting COVID-19
9%
Do not want to get vaccinated with the product currently available, waiting until other Russian vaccines become available
6%
My family and close ones are against the vaccination
5%
No vaccines are available where I live, there are queues to get vaccinated
* Refers to the total number of respondents, not only those not vaccinated.
The original question was worded by the source as follows: "Вы ответили, что пока не вакцинировались. Могли бы Вы сказать, почему?"
The survey was conducted in cities with 100k+ inhabitants.
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Platforma. (June 29, 2021). You have stated that you haven't got vaccinated yet. Could you say why? [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved October 31, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1247572/reasons-against-covid-19-vaccination-russia/
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Platforma. (2021). You have stated that you haven't got vaccinated yet. Could you say why?. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: October 31, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1247572/reasons-against-covid-19-vaccination-russia/
Platforma. "You Have Stated That You Haven't Got Vaccinated Yet. Could You Say Why?." Statista, Statista Inc., 29 Jun 2021, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1247572/reasons-against-covid-19-vaccination-russia/
Platforma, You have stated that you haven't got vaccinated yet. Could you say why? Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1247572/reasons-against-covid-19-vaccination-russia/ (last visited October 31, 2024)
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