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Poor uptake for adult vaccination

September 13 , 2023 440 days 493 0
  • This survey was conducted by the Association of Physicians of India (API) and Ipsos in 16 cities.
  • Among adults aged 50 years and older revealed that the 71% of adults (50 years and above) surveyed were aware of adult vaccination.
  • But, only 16% had taken any adult vaccines.
  • Many (50%) believe that multiple doses of vaccines can make them dependent on vaccines.
  • 58% of patients and their 62% of their caregivers feel that there are better ways than vaccination to protect themselves or their parents/in-laws from diseases.

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