Over 40% of a recently surveyed group of older Japanese people said they are unsure whether they will receive the coronavirus vaccine, indicating many remain wary of the shots.
The online survey conducted earlier this month on 423 older people who require home nursing care but do not suffer from dementia showed 43% were unsure about receiving shots while 15% were against it entirely.
Through their caregivers, who responded to the survey on their behalf, they cited worries about side effects and doubts about the effectiveness of the vaccines.