WASHINGTON (dpa-AFX) – Most Americans said they would “probably not” get an “updated vaccine” against COVID-19, according to a Pew Research Center survey.

The findings came as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advised people who are over 65 or immunocompromised to consider a second dose of the latest vaccine.

The survey was conducted between October 21-27, involving nearly 9,600 participants from the US.

While 60 percent of individuals do not plan to receive the updated vaccine, about 25 percent said they are likely to receive a booster and 15 percent confirmed that they have already received the latest vaccine.

Of those not likely to get the booster, about 60% said they didn’t get it because they were worried about possible side effects, 61% said they didn’t need it, and 5% said they were worried about the cost.

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