A recent poll released on Friday has found that political party affiliation is the main factor determining whether Americans will receive the latest COVID-19 booster shot.
According to the Ipsos poll, 70% of Democrats are likely to or have already received the updated shot, while only 28% of Republicans have similar plans.
The survey, conducted in early October, reveals that 6% of Americans have already received the newest booster shot.
Interestingly, 67% of respondents fall into the “very likely” or “not at all likely” categories, suggesting that many have already made up their minds about whether to get the new COVID vaccine.
When broken down by party affiliation, 71% of Republicans express their unlikelihood to get the new shot, while only 30% of Democrats share the same sentiment. Independents are split equally, with 51% saying they plan on getting the booster and 49% saying they have no intention to.
Aside from political party affiliation, the poll indicates that differences in plans for the updated COVID-19 booster also emerge based on age and educational attainment. College-educated Americans and those over age 50 are more likely to have received or plan to receive the new booster.
The survey also found that roughly 1 in 10 Americans have encountered difficulty finding a vaccine appointment.
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), an updated COVID-19 vaccine is recommended for everyone aged 6 months and older. The new vaccine, effective against the currently circulating variant of COVID-19, BA.2.86, became available last week.
Insurance difficulties were reported by 4% of respondents seeking to receive the booster. The CDC assures that vaccines are covered by insurance, including private insurance companies, Medicare plans, and Medicaid plans. Uninsured individuals can access the booster through the Vaccine for Children Program and the Bridge Access Program.
The Ipsos poll was conducted from September 29 to October 1 with a nationally representative sample of 1,025 adults, and has a margin of error of 3 percentage points.
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