Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Stephen Hahn said it was “concerning” that a new survey found more than a quarter of adults would “definitely” or “probably” not accept a free coronavirus vaccine.
During a discussion about the possible timetable for developing a vaccine, Hahn was asked what happens if all of those people refuse.
“It is a sizable number. And it is concerning. And, of course, the issue of vaccines in this country has been around for a number of years,” he said on ABC News’ “This Week.”
“What I can say is, one of the major reasons we issued this guidance was we wanted to give clarity about what we were going to look at, what we need to look at, and that FDA — the nation’s FDA — has incredible scientific expertise and we will do our job to assess the safety and the efficacy of a vaccine candidate,” he continued.
“I want to assure the American people of that and provide confidence that we’re on the job.”
The ABC News/Washington Post poll found that 27 percent were wary of getting a vaccine. Of those, half said they don’t trust vaccines and 23 percent said they didn’t think it was necessary.
But 71 percent of respondents said they “definitely” or “probably” would get a COVID-19 vaccine.
Hahn said a vaccine was being developed with “unprecedented” speed — but stopped short of President Trump’s prediction on Saturday that one could be ready before the end of the year.
“I can’t predict when a vaccine will be available. And I just want to tell you about FDA’s role in this. Yes, we are seeing unprecedented speed for the development of a vaccine,” Hahn said.
During a discussion about the possible timetable for developing a vaccine, Hahn was asked what happens if all of those people refuse.
“It is a sizable number. And it is concerning. And, of course, the issue of vaccines in this country has been around for a number of years,” he said on ABC News’ “This Week.”
“What I can say is, one of the major reasons we issued this guidance was we wanted to give clarity about what we were going to look at, what we need to look at, and that FDA — the nation’s FDA — has incredible scientific expertise and we will do our job to assess the safety and the efficacy of a vaccine candidate,” he continued.
“I want to assure the American people of that and provide confidence that we’re on the job.”
The ABC News/Washington Post poll found that 27 percent were wary of getting a vaccine. Of those, half said they don’t trust vaccines and 23 percent said they didn’t think it was necessary.
But 71 percent of respondents said they “definitely” or “probably” would get a COVID-19 vaccine.
Hahn said a vaccine was being developed with “unprecedented” speed — but stopped short of President Trump’s prediction on Saturday that one could be ready before the end of the year.
“I can’t predict when a vaccine will be available. And I just want to tell you about FDA’s role in this. Yes, we are seeing unprecedented speed for the development of a vaccine,” Hahn said.
Fuck your vaccines. ????
I’m O U T !!
Again, why do we need a vaccine for a virus that 99.7% of people@who get it recover from. Especially when I’m sure there will be no safety data that includes randomized placebo controlled double blind studies that show benefit. I’ll continue to make sure my immune system is working as always and take my chances…thank you!
Only 27%? Um… The fact that it isn’t 100% is what concerns me.
I don’t think their survey is accurate. I think it’s more like 73% would not accept it. But that’s just my opinion…
Ha! I havent met one person in 3 months online or face to face that says they will take the vaccine. They are pulling at strings. They may get 30% to take it. Good luck.
The same fda that made human mice hybrids? No thank you. ????????????????????????
FDA says it’s safe. ???????????????? I’ll believe what they say when they’re held liable for being wrong.
It’s free? Oh no ????????????♀️ My Daddy taught me nothing in life is free. I don’t trust it even more.
We DON’T NEED or WANT it !
And I am one that will not take it!!
“we dont have a vaccine yet but I just want to make sure you’ll get a shot of whatever I give you as long as its labeled covid – 19 vaccine” lmfai
71% yes and maybe’s that’s still damn high!
I’m even more concerned that the CDC is fraudulent. I’m also concerned but the WHO is fraudulent. And I’m very concerned that the United Nations is very fraudulent. Should I continue?
Well done fam!!! We may have saved humanity!!!
I would say more like 50%
No “vaccine” for me.
The FDA and the CDC will do nothing but lie to you as they have been for decades all vaccines are flawed this is Bill Gates way of numbering down the amount of people on his planet
If you believe CDC and WHO science, all those who do accept the vaccine would be ‘shedding’ and making everyone else sick
“This ABC News/Washington Post poll was conducted by landline and cellular telephone May 25-28, 2020, in English and Spanish, among a random national sample of 1,001 adults. Results have a margin of sampling error of 3.5 points, including the design effect. Partisan divisions are 31-24-37%, Democrats-Republicans-independents.”
No
Because the flu vaccine has stopped the seasonal flu? Right?
I’m not getting them even if they paid me to
No vaccine for me!