'Vaccine fatigue' blamed as roughly half of people in US will skip COVID and flu shots this year
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A growing number of U.S. adults are hesitant to get recommended vaccines this fall, a new survey found. Doctors discuss potential reasons and why it could be concerning.
Only a slight majority (56%) of adults said they have gotten or plan to get the flu shot this fall. "I recommend a yearly booster for the elderly, immunocompromised and those with chronic illness." Melissa Rudy is senior health editor and a member of the lifestyle team at Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to melissa.rudy@fox.com.
The poll also found that 37% of those who have gotten vaccines in past years plan to skip the shots this season.
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