Willingness of the General Public to Receive A COVID-19 Vaccine Booster - China, April-May 2021

What is already known about this topic? A coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine booster is planned for administration to eligible individuals. Understanding the factors that influence attitudes towards the booster shot will help to identify groups that will most readily accept a booster dose. What is added by this report? Of the individuals polled, 75.2% reported they would receive a booster shot. Sociodemographic characteristics influencing booster vaccine acceptance included age, gender, occupation, and education. Moreover, those who had been vaccinated against influenza, who believed herd immunity would be effective against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, and who reported reduced anxiety after vaccination were more likely to accept a booster dose. What are the implications for public health practice? A booster shot of the COVID-19 vaccine could be widely accepted. Communicating about the effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccine and the impact of infection on people's health could help increase public willingness to get a booster dose.

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A survey reveals that the majority of individuals are willing to receive a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Factors influencing acceptance include sociodemographic characteristics, previous vaccination experiences, and beliefs about herd immunity.