Harvard poll finds only about a third of adults who sought vaccine were able to get it

November 6th, 2009 more images more imagesPoll: One-third able to get swine flu vaccineATLANTA — Only about a third of adults who have tried to get a swine flu vaccine have been able to get it, according to a new national poll released Friday. That's true even for people who are at extra risk for severe complications and should be at the front of the line.

October 27th, 2009 LONDON - Having the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine for prevention of sexually-transmitted infection has left eight in 10 girls more cautious about the risks of having sex, a UK poll has found. The team at the University of Manchester quizzed 500 girls and found that 79 per cent said having the jab reminded them of the possible risks of sexual contact.

October 16th, 2009 WASHINGTON - A Fox News poll has revealed that Americans are so worried about the swine flu that they have stopped shaking hands with swine friends and are resorting to a pat on the back. The poll found 40 percent of Americans thinking a pat on the back was the best replacement for a handshake during the flu season.

October 11th, 2009 CDC official downplays risk from swine flu vaccineWASHINGTON — A top U.S. health official says the risks from not getting the swine flu vaccine are greater than any potential risks associated with the vaccine.

October 7th, 2009 How the poll on health care was conductedThe Associated Press-GfK Poll on health care was conducted by GfK Roper Public Affairs & Media from Oct. 1-5, 2009. It is based on landline and cell phone telephone interviews with a nationally representative random sample of 1,003 adults.

October 7th, 2009 How the poll on the flu was conductedThe Associated Press-GfK Poll on the flu was conducted by GfK Roper Public Affairs & Media from Oct. 1-5, 2009. It is based on landline and cell phone telephone interviews with a nationally representative random sample of 1,003 adults.

October 7th, 2009 AP Poll: Only half of people want swine flu shotsWASHINGTON — The people who most want the swine flu vaccine are older people, who will be last in line, says a new Associated Press-GfK poll. The survey raises questions about government efforts to stem illnesses already spreading widely across the country.

October 3rd, 2009 WASHINGTON - A new survey carried out by researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) has revealed that just 40 per cent of adults are "absolutely certain" that they will get the H1N1 vaccine for themselves, and 51 per cent of parents are "absolutely certain" that they will get the vaccine for their children. Through the survey, the polling for which was done from September 14-20 this year, the research team examined the reasoning among those who said they would not get the vaccine or might not.

September 18th, 2009 CDC: First swine flu vaccines may be nasal sprayATLANTA — The first doses of swine flu vaccine may all be the nasal spray version, government health officials said Friday. The government has said a trickle of vaccine will be available in early October, but on Friday they defined the size of that trickle — an estimated 3.4 million doses.

September 10th, 2009 How the poll was conductedThe Associated Press-GfK Poll on the flu was conducted by GfK Roper Public Affairs & Media from September 3-8, 2009. It is based on landline and cell phone telephone interviews with a nationally representative random sample of 1,001 adults.

September 10th, 2009 Who needs which flu vaccine?Who needs vaccine against regular winter flu, and who should be first in line for the swine flu shot? There's lots of overlap. Regular flu vaccine is available now, and people who need it most include: —Adults 50 and older.

September 10th, 2009 AP Poll: Seniors most interested in swine flu shotWASHINGTON — Americans are getting more worried about catching swine flu — but the people who most want that vaccine are the age that will be last in line, says a new Associated Press-GfK poll. As the government races to get swine flu vaccine ready to ship next month, just over half the population — 57 percent — is likely to line up for it, said the poll released Thursday.

September 9th, 2009 Obama disapproval on health care up to 52 percentWASHINGTON — An Associated Press-GfK poll says that public disapproval of President Barack Obama's handling of health care has jumped to 52 percent. The same survey shows that 49 percent now disapprove of his overall performance as president.

September 9th, 2009 Methodology for AP poll on health careThe Associated Press-GfK Poll on President Obama and health care was conducted by GfK Roper Public Affairs & Media Sept. 3-8, 2009. It is based on landline and cell phone telephone interviews with a nationally representative random sample of 1,001 adults.

August 30th, 2009 Flu season: How many shots?WASHINGTON — Doctors don't know yet if it will take one dose or two of vaccine to protect against the new swine flu. Add that to vaccine for the regular winter flu, and it could be a multishot season for a lot of people — or a multisquirt season, for those who choose the FluMist nasal-spray version.