Vaccine hesitancy among Indians is 11%, says report

Indians stands at 11%. In a research study published in ‘Scientific Reports’ journal ofNaturegroup, it was revealed that around 89% were willing to be vaccinated.

Various sections of people like those who are delaying taking the Covid-19 vaccine, those undecided and those who would reject the vaccine even if it is provided for free are included. Respondents for the vaccine study are mostly fromTelangana(7.1%),Karnataka(32%),Tamil Nadu(15.5%) andAndhra Pradesh(8.7%).

The study was aimed at identifying vaccine hesitancy behaviour among Indian population. The researchers collected data from 1,006 participants. The study found a prevalence rate of vaccine hesitancy in the population.