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A Majority of Greater Washington, DC Adults Say They Will Not Get H1N1 Vaccine

Friday 6th of November 2009 15:16

Greater Washington by Gender, Jurisdiction:

    --  Men in the Greater Washington region: 38 percent plan on getting the
        vaccine
    --  Women in the Greater Washington region: 36 percent plan on getting the
        vaccine
    --  Residents of Northern Virginia: 39 percent plan on getting the vaccine
    --  Residents of Suburban Maryland: 37 percent plan on getting the vaccine

    --  Residents of Washington, DC:  34 percent plan on getting the vaccine

Greater Washington vs. Nationwide

The Greater Washington Board of Trade's survey indicated a slightly higher interest in the vaccine among adults in this region than a recent national survey found in the rest of the nation. A mid-October nationwide poll conducted for Washington Post-ABC News indicated:

    --  Adults nationwide that plan on getting the vaccine:  33 percent
    --  Adults nationwide that do not plan on getting the vaccine:  62 percent
    --  Adults nationwide that have gotten the vaccine:  2 percent
    --  Adults nationwide that had no opinion:  3 percent
    --  Parents nationwide that plan on getting their children the vaccinate: 
        52 percent
    --  Parents nationwide that do not plan on getting their children the
        vaccinate:  39 percent
    --  Parents nationwide that have gotten their children the vaccine:  4
        percent

    --  Parents nationwide that had no opinion:  6 percent

Clarus conducted the regional survey based on a representative, scientifically selected sample of 1,202 adults in the Greater Washington, DC region. The margin of error is +/- 2.9 percent. Interviews were conducted via telephone by live interviewers from November 1-5, 2009.

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The following are the actual questions asked in the survey along with top line results:

ASKED OF ALL ADULTS (N=1,202): As you may have heard, apart from the regular flu vaccine, there is a swine flu vaccine that has been developed, also called the "H-one-N-one" vaccine. Do you plan to get the "H-one-N-one" swine flu vaccine this year or do you think you probably will not get it?

Will get -- 37%

Will not get -- 55

Already got -- 2

Don't know -- 6

IF RESPONDENT SAID THEY HAVE AT LEAST ONE CHILD UNDER 18 YEARS OLD LIVING AT HOME (N=462), THEY WERE ASKED: Do you plan to have your child or children get the swine flu "H-one-N-one" vaccine this year or do you think you probably will not have them get it?

Will get -- 47%

Will not get -- 35

Already got -- 8

Don't know -- 10

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Survey Presented by Greater Washington Board of Trade

The Greater Washington Board of Trade is the Greater Washington region's premier business network and the only local business association representing all industry sectors. Founded in 1889, the Board of Trade enjoys a long history of helping its members' businesses grow by providing content-rich programs, connecting business leaders and marketing Greater Washington's economic opportunities. As Greater Washington's regional business organization, the Board of Trade addresses business concerns that stretch across geographic boundaries, such as transportation, emergency preparedness, green as a competitive advantage and workforce issues. For more information, visit www.BoardofTrade.org.

Survey Conducted by Clarus Research Group

Clarus Research Group is a full-service and nonpartisan survey research firm based in Washington, D.C. Clarus provides a full range of polling and market research services to corporate, association, nonprofit and public affairs clients. Clarus conducts public opinion surveys, focus groups, branding studies and media research. Dr. Ron Faucheux, who also teaches at the Public Policy Institute at Georgetown University, heads it. For more information, visit http://www.ClarusRG.com/.

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