Most Adults Do Not Plan on Getting COVID-19 Shot Amid Vaccine Policy Changes

New survey data from KFF reveals that 59% of American adults do not plan to receive the COVID-19 booster this fall, amid significant shifts in U.S. vaccine policy. Changes include revised recommendations excluding healthy children and pregnant women from booster guidance, alongside the replacement of the CDC’s independent vaccine advisory panel with members skeptical of vaccines.

Vaccine hesitancy is notably higher among Republicans and white adults, with younger adults (30-49) also showing low intent to vaccinate. This reluctance emerges as COVID-19 cases rise in 40 states, highlighting ongoing public health challenges in encouraging vaccine uptake during evolving policy landscapes. Read more from The Hill here.