Philippines: COVID-19 vaccine hesitations 2021

A survey in May 2021 in the Philippines reflected that for those unwilling to receive vaccinations against the coronavirus (COVID-19), the majority of Filipinos cited the possible side effects of the vaccine as the main reason not to be vaccinated. Around 20 percent of respondents expressed fears of dying due to the vaccine or heard reports of fatality which discouraged them to be vaccinated. On the other hand, eight percent of Filipino respondents said that they do not like or need the vaccine.

Reasons for unwillingness to receive vaccinations against the coronavirus (COVID-19) in the Philippines as of May 2021

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Release date

May 2021

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Region

Philippines

Survey time period

April 28 to May 2, 2021

Age group

18 years and older

Special properties

among respondents who stated they would probably not/surely not get vaccinated

Method of interview

Face-to-face interview

Supplementary notes

The question was phrased by source as (translated from Tagalog): "If undecided if will get the vaccine or not: Why did you say you are undecided if will get the vaccine or not if you have a chance to be given a free vaccine that can prevent COVID-19? Why else?"

Question was open-ended. Up to three answers were allowed.

The survey was conducted nationwide with a total of 1,200 respondents. Survey base: 300 respondents each in Balance Luzon, Metro Manila, the Visayas, and Mindanao.

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