Fewer Americans Are Interested In Getting COVID-19 Vaccine

A poll by Stat News and Harris shows an 11% decline in vaccine interest from August to October, with 58% of Americans interested in October compared to 69% in August. The decline is attributed to increased politicization and the FDA's emergency use authorization, which some viewed as political. Black Americans saw the largest decline in confidence, dropping 22 percentage points, due to historical healthcare distrust. The FDA is urged to build trust through actions like increasing representation in clinical trials to address the public health crisis.

How did the FDA's emergency use authorization impact public perception of vaccines?

What disparities exist in vaccine confidence among different racial groups?