Millions of people are affected by this disease in the United States. ‘vaccination fatigue’A new study suggests that patients may refuse to get any further jabs against the virus.
Take-up of the Covid booster vaccine has slowed since the start of the year, while new research shows that one in five people say they are fed up with vaccinations and don’t want them any more.
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Despite the massive success of the country’s vaccination programme, more than half the 2,000 people questioned for a study by Well Pharmacy, Britain’s leading independent pharmacy chain, say they are now concerned about the effect that having so many Covid jabs will have on their body.
More than 20% of Britons believe that Covid is now on its way out as the Omicron variant has peaked, and Plan B restrictions have been lifted. 44% say that it will be something we have to deal with in the future.
However, if things go south, two-thirds say they will get as many jabs in the future as it takes and only one percent of those who are surveyed would refuse to participate in any future lockdowns.
Gill Stone, Deputy Pharmacy Superintendent at Well Pharmacy, said: “There have been lots of opinions about Covid-19 vaccines.
“Research has proven that they are safe, and can provide protection against serious illnesses and hospitalisations.
“Vaccines are a huge part of the reason we are now seeing the light at the end of the tunnel and it would be a mistake to waver now.
“It’s understandable that people may be suffering from vaccination fatigue. But it is vital for the good of the country – and our own individual health – that everyone gets vaccinated.
“So please come along and get vaccinated if you are eligible.
“Many Well pharmacies across the country are helping the NHS deliver these and it’s easy to book an appointment via the National Booking System.
“And if you haven’t had the first or second vaccination, we can give those too.”
Official figures from the UK show that over 37 million people have been fully vaccinated, with booster and first doses.
16million adults still have not received the booster and 4million are completely unvaccinated.