Vaccine fatigue has pharmacists worried heading into cold, flu season

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September 18, 2023

A survey shows 54% of Canadians have moderate to very high vaccine fatigue. While up four points from last year’s survey, still only 54% of Canadians say they’ll get the flu shot this year, far from the national vaccination coverage target of 80%. Of those who don’t plan on getting the flu shot, the belief that the flu shot is unnecessary and vaccine hesitancy are the top reasons indicated. Meanwhile, 47% are planning to get a COVID-19 booster shot this fall, the main deterrents include the belief that it’s unnecessary for them and vaccine fatigue.

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