Would you get a COVID-19 booster shot if offered?

Sep 10, 2021

Vials of the Pfizer-BioNTech "Comirnaty" vaccine against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) are pictured at a vaccination center in Paris, France, July 23, 2021. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier - RC29QO9NP61W

Some countries have already begun to roll out booster programmes. Image: REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier

Joe Myers

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VACCINE BOOSTER SHOTS WILL BE REQUIRED AT LEAST EVERY YEAR TO MAINTAIN PROTECTION AGAINST COVID-19

Majorities in 12 out of 13 countries thought that vaccine boosters will be needed at least every year. Image: Ipsos

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IF A BOOSTER SHOT WAS AVAILABLE TO ME TODAY, I WOULD GET IT

Support for boosters exists among those who were asked. Image: Ipsos

THE PRIORITY FOR VACCINES SHOULD BE FIRST DOSES FOR THOSE WHO WANT THEM BEFORE MAKING BOOSTER SHOTS AVAILABLE

There was widespread support for prioritizing first doses. Image: Ipsos

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