Many In New York Won’t Get COVID Shot, But Cases Are Rising

Most Americans don't plan to get the latest COVID booster shot, which might be a bad idea cause cases are increasing, again.

A new study found that while most Americans plan to get this year's flu shot, they won't get the new COVID-19 booster.

Most Americans Plan To Get Flu Shot, Not COVID Booster

The new survey from the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center found that 56 percent of Americans will get the latest flu shot.

However, only 43 percent say they plan to get another COVID booster. 33 percent of the respondents said they've gotten COVID vaccines in the past, but won't again.

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Doctors recommend that everyone including children over six months of age receive the updated COVID shots and that all over six get annual flu shots.

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