An increasing number of Americans are looking forward to receiving the COVID-19 vaccines as the launch continues, with more than half of Americans saying they plan to be vaccinated as soon as possible or have already received at least one dose.
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More than 13% of the adult population received at least one dose, according to data from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, and more than 6% are fully vaccinated with the two-dose regimen required for available vaccines.
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New figures from a Kaiser Family Foundation survey show that expectations for vaccines are growing. At least 55% of Americans received the vaccine or plan to be vaccinated as soon as possible, according to new results released on Friday, compared with 47% in January.
The supply of available vaccines still does not meet demand, but the number of doses is expected to increase in the coming weeks, with enough doses for 130 million adults expected by the end of March.
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People wait in a long line for Covid-19 vaccines at Lincoln Park in Los Angeles, California, on February 23, 2021.
One in five Americans also reports that he is willing to be vaccinated, but plans to wait, a 31% reduction in January. Black Americans and young adults are more likely to say they want to wait and see how the vaccine works for people who have already received it.
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But a notable percentage of Americans still have concerns, with one in five saying they are reluctant to receive the vaccine. About 7% of adults say they would only get the vaccine if it was needed and 15% say they will definitely not get it.
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