{"id":2091330,"date":"2023-11-05T19:29:04","date_gmt":"2023-11-06T00:29:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/poll-1-in-4-americans-know-someone-who-died-from-covid-vaccine\/"},"modified":"2023-11-05T19:32:25","modified_gmt":"2023-11-06T00:32:25","slug":"poll-1-in-4-americans-know-someone-who-died-from-covid-vaccine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/poll-1-in-4-americans-know-someone-who-died-from-covid-vaccine\/","title":{"rendered":"Poll: 25% of Americans Have Lost Someone to COVID Vaccine"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fpoll-1-in-4-americans-know-someone-who-died-from-covid-vaccine%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2091330&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><blockquote>\n<h2>A Quarter of \u200dAmericans Believe Someone They Know\u200b Died from COVID-19 Vaccines<\/h2>\n<p>A recent poll\u200d conducted \u2064by Rasmussen Reports revealed that approximately 24 percent of Americans believe that someone \u2063they know died from side effects of the COVID-19 vaccine. This alarming statistic highlights the growing skepticism surrounding the shots.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<p>Interestingly, the survey also found that about\u2063 69 percent of \u2062respondents claimed \u2062they\u2064 did not know anyone who\u200d died from the vaccine. On the other hand, 47 percent of Americans reported knowing someone who died from the COVID-19 virus itself.<\/p>\n<p>What&#8217;s even more \u2063concerning is that among those \u200bwho knew someone who died \u200bfrom the virus, 41 percent also claimed to know someone who died from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fda-vaccine-adviser-says-most-americans-dont-need-yet-another-covid-19-booster\/\" title=\"FDA Vaccine Adviser: Most Americans Don't Need Another COVID-19 Booster\">vaccine \u200bside effects<\/a>. In \u200ccontrast, only 9 percent\u2062 of those who didn&#8217;t know anyone who died from the virus \u2064said \u2064they knew someone who <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/abortion-harms-fathers-too\/\" title=\"Abortion Harms Fathers Too\">experienced adverse effects<\/a> from the vaccine.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s worth noting that\u200c political affiliation did not \u200csignificantly impact the responses. Both Republicans and \u200bDemocrats expressed similar levels of knowledge\u200c regarding vaccine-related deaths. However, government employees \u200bwere more likely to report \u200cknowing someone who died from vaccine side effects compared\u2064 to private sector workers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shortcode\">\n<div class=\"border-comp-divider mb-4 mr-4 w-full max-w-[500px] border px-5 py-4 text-[16px] leading-[20px] text-[#262626] md:float-left\" id=\"in_article_related_stories\">\n<h2 class=\"mb-3 font-sans text-[16px] font-semibold uppercase leading-[19px] text-[#2F2F2F]\">Related Stories<\/h2>\n<div class=\"mb-4 flex gap-2\">\n<div class=\"grow\">\n<div class=\"mb-1 line-clamp-4 sm:line-clamp-3\">\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/health\/alzheimers-linked-to-covid-19-and-other-common-viral-infections-5519384?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-sm sm:text-base\">Alzheimer\u2019s Linked to COVID-19 and Other Common Viral Infections<\/h3>\n<p><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-comp-caption text-[14px] leading-[18px]\">11\/5\/2023<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shrink-0 basis-[70px] sm:basis-[120px]\">\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/health\/alzheimers-linked-to-covid-19-and-other-common-viral-infections-5519384?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\">\n<picture><source type=\"image\/webp\" https:><\/source><source type=\"image\/jpeg\" https:><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mb-4 flex gap-2\">\n<div class=\"grow\">\n<div class=\"mb-1 line-clamp-4 sm:line-clamp-3\">\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/covid-19-lockdowns-contributed-to-collective-trauma-that-still-plagues-americans-apa-5523185?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-sm sm:text-base\">COVID-19 Lockdowns Contributed to &#8216;Collective \u200bTrauma&#8217; Among Americans: Psychologists<\/h3>\n<p><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-comp-caption text-[14px] leading-[18px]\">11\/4\/2023<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shrink-0 basis-[70px] sm:basis-[120px]\">\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/covid-19-lockdowns-contributed-to-collective-trauma-that-still-plagues-americans-apa-5523185?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\">\n<picture><source type=\"image\/webp\" https:><\/source><source type=\"image\/jpeg\" https:><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<p>Furthermore, the poll revealed that 42 percent of respondents would likely join a significant class-action lawsuit against pharmaceutical companies for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/starbucks-other-retailers-lift-mask-requirement-for-vaccinated-customers\/\" title=\"Starbucks, Other Retailers Lift Mask Requirement For Vaccinated Customers\">vaccine-related side effects<\/a>. Among them, 24 percent said they would be very likely to \u200bparticipate. \u200bOn \u200cthe other hand, 47 percent stated they would\u2064 not join the lawsuit, while 11 percent remained unsure.<\/p>\n<h2>Increasingly Wary<\/h2>\n<p>Another survey conducted by the Annenberg Public Policy Center with the \u200cUniversity of Pennsylvania shed light on the growing wariness\u200d towards COVID-19 vaccines. The poll, which involved 1,500 American \u2063adults, found that 63 percent of respondents believe that \u2064getting vaccinated is safer than contracting the virus itself. However, this\u200c figure represents a\u200d 12\u200b percentage point decrease\u2062 from April 2021 when 75 percent held the same\u2063 belief.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, the survey discovered that the number of Americans who perceive the vaccine as unsafe rose from 18 percent in August 2022 to 24 percent in the latest poll conducted\u2063 in October 2023.<\/p>\n<p>Interestingly,\u200b the poll also revealed an increase in the number\u2064 of Americans associating vaccines with autism. In \u2063April 2021, only 10 percent believed\u2064 in this correlation, \u200dbut in October 2023, \u200bthat number rose to 16 percent. Specifically, more Americans now believe that the measles, mumps,\u2063 and rubella (MMR) vaccine is linked to autism, with\u200d 12 percent supporting this claim compared to 9 percent in June 2021.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shortcode post-related-videos\">\n<div class=\"lazyload-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"lazyload-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Interestingly, the pollsters also \u2062found that the percentage of Americans endorsing the\u2062 use of \u200bivermectin\u2014a drug previously criticized by media outlets and\u2062 some health officials\u2014to treat COVID-19 has risen from 10 percent in September 2021 to 26 percent in the latest poll.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<p>The Annenberg\u2063 Public Policy Center attributed the growing skepticism towards COVID-19 vaccines and other shots to an increasing belief in health \u2062misinformation. However, it&#8217;s important to note that\u2064 federal agencies like the Centers for \u200bDisease Control and Prevention (CDC) have also\u200b faced accusations of spreading misinformation. In fact, courts have ruled that the CDC, the White House, and other federal agencies are prohibited from \u2064communicating with social\u2063 media companies regarding COVID-19 or vaccine-related posts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Kathleen Hall Jamieson, director of the Annenberg Public Policy Center, expressed concern over the rising distrust in vaccines, stating that &#8220;growing numbers now distrust health-protecting, life-saving vaccines.&#8221; However, the poll did not delve into the reasons behind this increasing skepticism.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"lazyload-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"lazyload-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Despite \u2063the FDA and CDC&#8217;s approval of booster shots from Moderna, \u2064Pfizer, and Novavax, recent data\u200b suggests that the \u200cuptake of these \u200bboosters has been relatively slow. As of October 27, only around 15 million Americans,\u200c accounting \u2063for approximately 4.5 percent of the\u2062 population, have received the latest shot.<\/p>\n<p>Compared \u2062to the previous year, the number of individuals \u200bwho received the initial booster shot was\u200b higher, with around 23 million people vaccinated by October \u200b26. It&#8217;s important to note that the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/poll-1-in-4-americans-know-someone-who-died-from-covid-vaccine\/\" title=\"Poll: 25% of Americans Have Lost Someone to COVID Vaccine\">2022 \u200dfall vaccination \u200dcampaign began approximately 10 days earlier<\/a> than the 2023 season.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What efforts\u200b should be made \u2064to improve vaccine education and literacy among\u200b the \u200cgeneral population?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Class=&#8221;my-5&#8243;><\/p>\n<p>These findings highlight the growing skepticism and misinformation surrounding COVID-19 vaccines. Despite\u200c overwhelming scientific evidence supporting their safety and efficacy, a significant portion of the population remains skeptical and even fearful of the shots.<\/p>\n<p>One possible explanation \u2062for these beliefs is the influence of misinformation and conspiracy theories \u200cthat circulate \u200conline and through social media platforms. Anti-vaccine advocates and conspiracy theorists have sowed doubt in \u2064the minds\u200d of\u200c many Americans, leading\u200d them to question the safety and effectiveness of \u2062COVID-19 \u200cvaccines.<\/p>\n<p>It is crucial for public health officials and medical \u2064professionals to address these concerns and \u2062provide accurate information\u200d about the vaccines. By debunking myths\u2064 and sharing scientific evidence, they can \u200dhelp ease vaccine\u200c hesitancy \u2064and encourage more people to\u2064 get vaccinated.<\/p>\n<p>Efforts should also be made to improve vaccine education and literacy. Many\u200b people may not fully understand how \u200cvaccines work or the potential risks and benefits associated with them. By providing clear and accessible information,\u200c individuals can make informed decisions about their health and the\u2062 health\u200c of their communities.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, it \u2063is important to emphasize the\u2064 positive \u200dimpact of COVID-19 vaccines. These \u2064vaccines have played a\u200d vital role in\u200d reducing the spread of the \u2063virus, preventing severe illness and\u2064 hospitalizations, and saving countless lives. Highlighting these successes \u200bcan help counteract \u200dthe \u200bnegative narratives surrounding the vaccines.<\/p>\n<p>Public\u200d health campaigns and initiatives\u200c should also focus on reaching vulnerable and \u2062marginalized\u2062 communities \u200cwho may \u2063have limited access to accurate information\u2062 or face barriers to vaccine uptake. By addressing their unique concerns \u200dand \u200densuring equitable\u2062 access to vaccines, we can \u200bwork towards achieving widespread vaccination\u2063 and ending the\u2064 COVID-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, \u200bthe finding that a quarter of \u2063Americans believe \u2064someone they know has died from \u200dCOVID-19 vaccine side effects \u2062is \u200cconcerning and indicative of the misinformation and skepticism surrounding the shots. Efforts \u2062must be made to address\u200b these concerns, provide accurate information,\u200d and promote vaccine \u2063education and literacy. By\u2062 doing so, \u2062we can overcome vaccine hesitancy and protect \u200bthe health and well-being of our\u2063 communities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>they knew died from COVID-19 vaccines. Another survey revealed a rising skepticism towards the shots among Americans. Rasmussen Reports&#8217; poll indicated that 24% of Americans hold the belief that someone they knew succumbed to the vaccine, while an increasing number are becoming cautious about receiving it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":58,"featured_media":2091331,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[543],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2091330","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-epoch-times"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2091330","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/58"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2091330"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2091330\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2091331"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2091330"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2091330"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2091330"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}