Highlights from Cycle 2 of the COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage Survey (CVCS)

The second cycle of the COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage Survey (CVCS) was conducted from April 12 to May 12, 2021. It targeted all adults living in the 10 provinces, except those who live:

• in institutions or collective dwellings
• on-reserve

Highlights

Intent to get vaccinated

• At the time of the survey, 45% of adults in the provinces were already vaccinated against COVID-19, while 49% intended to get vaccinated and 5% did not intend to get vaccinated.
• The proportion of adults who did not intend to get vaccinated was higher among younger age groups, males, those with less than post-secondary education, and those with household income of less than $60,000.
• Among those who were not vaccinated, 10% did not want to be vaccinated at this time or at all.
• The top reasons for not wanting to get vaccinated were:
  • concerns about the safety and effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines
  • perception that there was a low risk of getting COVID-19

Knowledge, attitudes and beliefs

• Most adults in the provinces were confident that COVID-19 vaccines are safe (82%) and effective (87%).
• However, among vaccinated and unvaccinated adults in the provinces:
  • 30% believed that physical distancing, frequent handwashing and wearing a mask are enough to protect them from the disease
  • 24% did not trust COVID-19 vaccines because they believe they were developed too quickly
  • 20% believed that the severity of the pandemic has been overstated

To be continued

The data collection period for the next cycle of the CVCS is to be determined.

A full report of the CVCS Cycle 2 is available. For more information about the COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage Survey, please contact us at: phac.coverage-couvertures.aspc@canada.ca.