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