Caregiver Reasons for Not Vaccinating Children, by Household Income Level

Year(s): Wave 4: Jun 2022

CaliforniaPercent
ReasonLess than $30,000$30,000-$59,999$60,000-$99,999$100,000 or HigherAll Incomes
Worry About Side Effects30.5%[!]33.6%[!]41.8%[!]35.7%[!]35.1%
Vaccine Was Developed Too Quickly18.1%[!]18.3%[!]19.5%[!]22.7%[!]20.1%
Vaccine for COVID-19 Isn't Necessary20.4%[!]20.8%[!]25.2%[!]24.3%[!]22.0%
Don't Believe in Vaccination Generally13.8%[!]9.2%9.3%[!]7.0%10.2%
Don't Know Enough About Vaccine16.3%[!]20.3%[!]17.2%[!]17.6%[!]17.5%
Plan to Vaccinate Child or Child Is Too Young40.6%[!]42.7%[!]S45.5%[!]41.5%