Just over 50% say they would get vaccinated if another pandemic hit Japan: study
TOKYO -- A little over half of respondents in a large-scale survey in Japan said they would get vaccinated if another pandemic were to occur, analysis
A survey of 28,000 Japanese residents found that 53.1% would get vaccinated if another pandemic emerged, according to research from the University of Tokyo. However, among those who had previously received a COVID-19 vaccine, only 35.8% said they would be willing to get a shot again. The willingness to be vaccinated varied based on factors such as age, gender, income, and education level.
Younger respondents, women, those with lower incomes or less education, and people who felt less anxiety were less likely to get vaccinated. Conversely, older adults, those with frequent social contact, those with regular medical care, and those with higher levels of knowledge about infectious diseases were more inclined to get the vaccine.
The study, which analyzed data collected between December 2024 and January 2025, suggests that vaccine hesitancy could be a significant challenge during a future pandemic. Researchers noted that factors such as vaccine cost, safety, and ease of access were important to respondents, and that a tailored approach reflecting individual values would be necessary to increase vaccination rates in the future.
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