Over 80% of Canadian Parents Skip COVID Vaccine for Their Kids: Report
A large majority of Canadian parents did not vaccinate their kids against COVID-19 in the past year, according to a recent report by the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC). Previous PHAC data indicate the trend has continued years after pandemic-era vaccination campaigns ended. The latest survey report released in March, as first covered by Blacklock’s Reporter, found that 81.7 percent of parents or guardians of children (under 18) said their kids had not received a COVID-19 shot in the previous year. Asked why their children were not vaccinated, nearly 40 percent of respondents said they “do not consider it necessary,” while about 25 percent cited concerns about vaccine safety or side effects. Another 24.6 percent said they believe their child had enough natural immunity after having contracted the virus before.
A recent Public Health Agency of Canada report indicates that 81.7% of parents did not vaccinate their children against COVID-19 in the past year. Common reasons cited by parents include not considering the vaccine necessary, concerns about safety and side effects, and a belief in natural immunity from prior infection. This trend appears to be continuing years after initial vaccination campaigns concluded.
- 81.7% of Canadian parents did not vaccinate their children against COVID-19 in the past year.
- Nearly 40% of parents believe the COVID-19 vaccine is unnecessary for their children.
- Approximately 25% of parents cited concerns about vaccine safety or side effects.
- Another 24.6% believe their child has sufficient natural immunity after contracting the virus.
- This trend has continued years after pandemic-era vaccination campaigns ended.
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