Arguments for and against taking a coronavirus vaccine

Most convincing arguments for taking it

To protect other people from catching Covid-19

77%

Because vaccines have been successful

against other diseases

77

To reduce the risk of catching it

76

To reduce the risk of becoming

seriously ill if they do catch it

76

Most convincing arguments against

Too soon to see what the side-effects might be

61%

Not enough time to test whether it really works

58

There won’t be enough doses for everyone

and other people will need it more

51

Who would definitely take it?

All ages

37%

Age 55-75

45

Age 35-54

37

Age 18-34

28

0%

20

40

60

80

100

Arguments for and against taking a coronavirus vaccine

Most convincing arguments for taking it

To protect other people from catching Covid-19

77%

Because vaccines have been successful against other diseases

77

To reduce the risk of catching it

76

To reduce the risk of becoming seriously ill if they do catch it

76

Most convincing arguments against

Too soon to see what the side-effects might be

61%

Not enough time to test whether it really works

58

There won’t be enough doses for everyone and other people will need it more

51

Who would definitely take it?

All ages

37%

Age 55-75

45

Age 35-54

37

Age 18-34

28

0%

20

40

60

80

100