Reasons against COVID-19 vaccination Russia 2021

Four out of ten Russians did not get vaccinated against COVID-19 because they feared long-term health consequences, according to a survey from June 2021. Moreover, roughly one third were waiting for more people to get a vaccine when there would be more information about consequences of the vaccination. Side effects, such as fever or weakness, were named a reason behind vaccination hesitancy by 12 percent of respondents.

You have stated that you haven't got vaccinated yet. Could you say why?

Characteristic	Share of respondents
Fearing long-term health consequences	40%
Decided to wait until more people get vaccinated when consequences will get clearer	31%
Do not believe in its effectiveness, can get infected even after the vaccination	30%
Already had COVID-19, I have antibodies	17%
Do not trust Russian vaccines	14%
Cannot get vaccinated due to health reaons	13%
Fearing body temperature increase and weakness after getting the vaccine	12%
Do not trust vaccines in general, vaccination is not necessary	11%
Do not see why it is needed, not fearing getting COVID-19	9%
Do not want to get vaccinated with the product currently available, waiting until other Russian vaccines become available	6%
My family and close ones are against the vaccination	5%
No vaccines are available where I live, there are queues to get vaccinated	1%

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Release date

June 2021

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Region

Russia

Survey time period

June 25, 2021

Number of respondents

1,048 respondents*

Age group

18 years and older

Special properties

Not vaccinated

Method of interview

Online panel

Supplementary notes

* Refers to the total number of respondents, not only those not vaccinated.
The original question was worded by the source as follows: "Вы ответили, что пока не вакцинировались. Могли бы Вы сказать, почему?"
The survey was conducted in cities with 100k+ inhabitants.

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