About Half of People Would Get Vaccinated in the Next Pandemic, University of Tokyo and Others Announce Survey Results
A research group including the University of Tokyo has announced the results of a survey on the willingness of the Japanese public to receive vaccinations in the event of a potential future pandemic. This study was published in a journal affiliated with the scientific magazine "Nature."
The survey assumed a scenario in which an infectious disease with a mortality rate similar to that of COVID-19 were to spread. The results showed that 53.1% of respondents said they would "definitely" or "probably" get vaccinated. This figure indicates that many people are positive toward vaccination.
On the other hand, it was also found that the remaining approximately half of the population holds a cautious view toward vaccination. The research group points out that in the event of a future pandemic, it will be crucial for the government to determine how to communicate information and gain the public's trust.
This survey was conducted on more than 20,000 people across Japan. Experts hope that these results will serve as important data for considering future infectious disease countermeasures and better medical policies.