Posted by Michael Wonder on 04 Sep 2020
Fast tracking a vaccine: How comfortable are Americans?
4 September 2020 - Fast tracking vaccines to fight COVID-19, something the federal government has promised, may not be viewed as a good thing by many Americans.
According to the latest Economist/YouGov Poll, Americans want to have a safe and effective vaccine before getting vaccinated themselves. One issue with accepting a vaccine may be the government’s attempts to fast-track the process.
More than eight in 10 Americans (85%) believe a vaccine needs to be proven both safe and effective before the FDA gives its approval for its use. Consequently, nearly as many people disapprove of fast-tracking vaccine development as approve of it. Three-quarters express concern about the safety of a fast-tracked vaccine.
