Table 5.

The percentage of respondents who said yes while answering “why do you believe that you don’t need a COVID-19 (coronavirus) vaccine?”.

Reasons	Percent
AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs*
I already had COVID-19. I am not a member of a high-risk group. I am not a member of the groups currently recommended to get the COVID-19 vaccine. I do not spend time with any high-risk people. I don’t believe COVID-19 is a serious illness. I don’t think vaccines are beneficial. I plan to use masks or other precautions instead. Other	5 19 14 15 14 10 16 5
SRSS**
I don’t trust the government. I don’t trust the scientists and companies that make the vaccine. I had coronavirus/COVID-19, so I think I’m immune now. I never get vaccines, generally. I’m just not concerned about coronavirus/COVID-19. I’m worried about allergies and side effects. It’s still too untested/I’m waiting to see what happens. Other	18 17 5 9 9 16 20 5
IPSOS***
COVID-19 doesn’t seriously hurt kids. COVID-19 isn’t that dangerous. My parents don’t want me to. None of my friends are getting the vaccine. None of these Skipped Something else The vaccine hasn’t been tested enough. The vaccine isn’t safe.	11 8 16 5 8 4 8 26 15

*N = 1055; **N = 1669; ***N = 572.