48.13% Trust Pfizer-BioNTech for Their Own Children

The arrival of Covid has changed the dynamics of the world. In fact, it brought the greatest development of the 21st century in the field of science —- Covid Vaccines. So far, these have provided some relief to the masses. However, the emergence of new Covid variants is causing distress. Presently, young children and infants are testing positive more than before. Thus,  in some countries, the Covid-19 Vaccine for children has become mandatory.

Accordingly, Real Research launched a survey on the COVID-19 vaccine for children between 6 months to 4 years old. It asked respondents about their country’s policy for Covid-19 vaccines to be mandatory for children between 6 months old to 4 years old. Moreover, it inquires about their view on the mandatory Covid vaccine for children. Also, if the COVID-19 vaccine for children is a good decision to control new variants.

Highlights

• 73.55% of the respondents have children.
• 19.65% trust Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for kids.
• 47.50% say the vaccine is mandatory for only 18 above in their country of residence.

46.77% Of Respondents Have Children Below 6 Months of Age

To start off, the survey asked respondents if they have children. In reply, 73.55% said ‘yes’ and 26.45% said ‘no’. Furthermore, the next question in the survey asked about the number of children they have. In response, 63.01% said 1 whereas 29.92% said 2-3. Furthermore, 3.60% said 4-6 and 3.47% said 7 and above.

Likewise, the survey asked about the youngest child at the respondent’s home. On this, 46.77% said below 6 months old and 15.62% said between 6 months-2 years old. Moreover, 14.69% said 13 and above while 13.69% said 3-4 years old.

Only 3.43% Said Vaccine for 6 Months Above Is Mandatory in Their Country of Residence

The next question in the survey asked respondents which COVID-19 vaccine for children do they trust most. Responses are: Pfizer (48.13%), Moderna (19.65%), Sputnik V (7.44%), Sinopharm (6.34%), and AstraZeneca (3.79%). Meanwhile, 12.79% do not trust vaccines.

Furthermore, the survey inquired about the mandatory age to get the vaccine in their country of residence. The majority of 47.50% said only 18 and up while 21.61% said 12 and above. In addition, 5.68% said 5 and above while 3.43% said 6 months and above.

54.53% Said Vaccine Should Be Mandatory for Children Between 6 Months to 4 Years Old

To proceed, the survey inquired if the Covid-19 vaccine should be mandatory for everyone. 51.27% voted yes as new variants are deadlier while 24.43% are unsure about it. Similarly, 12.50% believe children are more vulnerable and should receive vaccines. In contrast, 5.73% said no as new variants will be stronger than vaccines so it is pointless and 5.69% said no as early vaccines will weaken the immune system.

The next question in the survey asked if the rising positive cases since Omicron would be less if children were vaccinated from the beginning. In response, 60.99% said ‘yes’,12.60% said ‘no, it would have been the same’ and 26.42% are unsure.

Lastly, the survey asked would respondents want the mandatory Covid-19 vaccine for children between 6 months to 4 years? On this, 54.53% said ‘yes’, 18.86% said ‘no’, and 26.61% said‘unsure’.