Unvaccinated Americans could be persuaded by tactics like making vaccines easier to access or ... [+] efforts by their family and friends, the Deloitte survey found. The unvaccinated respondents largely rank their loved ones as their main source of Covid-19 information—even above their doctor—and 59% of vaccinated respondents who were previously hesitant said they got the shot because of family and friends. As the survey was being conducted, the Food and Drug Administration also granted full approval to Pfizer/BioNTech’s Covid-19 vaccine on August 23, as opposed to an emergency use authorization. TangentIn addition to the adults who were the focus of the Deloitte survey, vaccine hesitancy is also now a consideration for children ages five to 11, who are now eligible for the Pfizer vaccine. Further ReadingCan more US consumers be swayed to take the COVID-19 vaccine?

Source: Forbes November 10, 2021 19:34 UTC