Why the Fall COVID Shot Uptake Is an Abysmal 7%

Hardly any US adults or children have received the updated COVID-19 shot, as concerns over significant side effects and lack of effectiveness continue.

STORY AT-A-GLANCE

• In September 2023, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended everyone 6 months and older get an updated COVID-19 shot

• Only 7.1% of adults and 2.1% of children had received the updated COVID-19 shot as of October 14

• A CDC survey found that 37.6% of adults said they “probably or definitely will not get vaccinated”

• Among…