Survey: Less than 20% of U.S. adults concerned for themselves or family receiving infection ahead of respiratory virus season

Sep 27, 2024 - 02:50 PM
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The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases Sept. 25 released a survey showing that less than one in five U.S. adults are concerned about themselves or a family member getting a respiratory virus infection this fall and winter. The survey, conducted in August, found that 20% are concerned about COVID-19, 17% are concerned about flu, 17% are concerned about pneumococcal disease and 16% are concerned about respiratory syncytial virus. Additionally, it found that while 67% of adults agree that an annual flu vaccination is the most effective way to prevent flu-related hospitalizations and deaths, 45% said they do not plan to or are unsure if they will receive a flu vaccine this season, and 38% said they definitely plan to. Regarding COVID-19, 26% of adults said they will definitely get an updated vaccine. Among those for whom a vaccine is recommended, only 21% said they will definitely get an RSV vaccine and 24% said they would definitely receive one against pneumococcal disease.

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