US adults expect to see a COVID-19 vaccine this year and most (72%) are likely to get it. Here are demographics on this, vaccine clinical trials, and compassionate use.
Americans expect to see medical advances this year to treat or prevent the coronavirus, and about 7 in 10 say they would get a vaccine for COVID-19 if it were available, according to a Pew Research Center survey conducted April 29-May 5. Other findings highlighted in the short slide show below include attitudes toward the clinical trial process and compassionate use of unapproved drugs.
No Rx Required for COVID-19 Vaccination But ACIP Calls for Better Informed Consent Process
September 22nd 2025The ACIP on September 19 narrowly voted against requiring a prescription to get the shot but urged more detailed discussion of vaccine risks during shared decision making conversations.