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Uptake of a Covid-19 vaccine – Adults

9 Nov 2021

Q. The Covid-19 vaccine rollout is underway in Australia.

Which of the following best describes your situation? 

  08/11 11/10 27/09 13/09
I’ve already had the first dose of a Covid-19 vaccine /

I’ve already had both doses of a Covid-19 vaccine

85% 81% 75% 69%
I’ve booked my vaccination and am waiting to get my first dose of a Covid-19 vaccine 3% 6% 9% 11%
I will get vaccinated but haven’t booked my vaccination yet 6% 7% 10% 14%
I’d never get vaccinated 6% 7% 7% 6%
Base (n) 1,089 1,097 1,094 1,100

 

  Federal Voting Intention
Labor TOTAL: Coalition Greens TOTAL: Other
I’ve already had the first dose of a Covid-19 vaccine /

I’ve already had both doses of a Covid-19 vaccine

86% 88% 86% 72%
I’ve booked my vaccination and am waiting to get my first dose of a Covid-19 vaccine 3% 4% 5% 5%
I will get vaccinated but haven’t booked my vaccination yet 7% 4% 6% 6%
I’d never get vaccinated 4% 3% 3% 16%
Base (n) 354 401 106 125
  • Uptake of the Covid-19 vaccine continues to increase, with 85% who have received at least a first dose. A further 3% are waiting to receive a first dose, even though they have already booked in.
  • Overall, 6% of people say they do not intend to get a vaccine, but this is highest among those intending to vote for a minor party at 16% (e.g. One Nation or UAP) or an independent candidate at the next federal election.
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