Do Hungarians want to be vaccinated?
A representative opinion-poll shows that even though they could slowly end the pandemic, Hungarians are not as excited about the vaccines as the government is.
According to Johns Hopkins University, in order to stop the spread of the virus and develop herd immunity, 60-70 % of vaccination coverage is required. Even though, the decision-makers and experts around the world, as well as in Hungary, have been stating that the arrival of the vaccines will be the solution for the economic crisis, the burden on the health system, as well as it will bring an end to the restrictions we now have to live with – Hungarians still seem to be sceptical about it.
The Hungarian Publicius Institute conducted a representative opinion-poll for Népszava, according to which only 20-36 % of the people would accept the coronavirus vaccines at this point. Only 20-21 % would choose the Russian and Chinese vaccines, while a little bit more; 31-36 % would opt for the American and European ones.
The supporters of the government are more willing to accept the Chinese and Russian vaccines: 28-29 % – which could be due to the great media attention these received on the cabinet’s side –, while only 7-8 % of oppositionist would say yes to these.
According to the opinion-poll, every fourth Hungarian or their close relatives are affected by the coronavirus – 40 % experienced especially severe symptoms, and 4 % even needed hospitalisation.
On the contrary to the results, as the poll suggests, the Hungarian population is also aware that the health system is reaching its limitations; they realise the lack of doctors and nurses, the replacing doctors, the levels of equipment, and the crowded hospitals as existing problems.
On the other hand, Hungarians, in general, are not against vaccinations. In fact, considering the 12 compulsory vaccinations in Hungary, 99 % of the population is vaccinated. In terms of the optional vaccinations, however, usually, only 25 % gets, for example, the flu and rotavirus vaccines, while this year, people actually had to be placed on waiting lists for flu vaccines.
Research has also shown that for example, in Poland, 56 %, and in Russia, 55 % of the population would like to be vaccinated at this point. In China, on the other hand, 90 % supports vaccination.
Source: Népszava
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Unequivocal position and Opinion.
If the Government are that convinced, the vaccine they – Sign Off On – be it, the Russian or Chinese “magic jab ” x 2 – repeated dosage 30 days after first inoculation, the Government should, in a Display of Togetherness – be first to roll up their sleeves and be inoculated.
The setting, front of The House of Parliament – Budapest – President of Hungary followed by Prime Minister of Hungary, then ALL of Government – sleeves rolled up -and proceed to be Inoculated – with a vaccine, that will immunize them from contacting the novel coronavirus.
What a Confidence builder this would be to US citizens of Hungary.
It would motivate and instill – Confidence in US citizens – that the vaccine they have Approved for the people of Hungary – has passed all European Union Requirements and meet ALL of the International Medical Standards that are needed for the introduction for human inoculation of a new vaccine.
If – lets say 28% of the population of Hungary – which is horrendously LOW, agree to inoculation – if the Demonstration of Unity and Agreement – “all for one, and one for all” – the decision made by Government – standing together taking either the Russian or Chinese version of vaccine – before public inoculation is planed to commence – this would remove the Fear and Apprehension – that is prevalent in the minds of US – the Hungarian citizens.
Govern and Lead us forward – stand before US – in our Fight against this novel virus.
This sign by Government – our Prime Minister and President – of United together agreement – would “swell” the percentage number of US citizens in taking the inoculation of the vaccine to immunize US against contacting this deadly novel virus.
Do this process RIGHT – and the benefits returned in 2022 – will not be forgotten when we are asked to cast our Vote.
Do it Wrong – applying undue pressure or not practicing open transparency and disclosure, this could result in repercussions that would be sizable in number that could “maul” and “savage” a Government, in a General election outcome.
What price do we place on Human Life ?
Though I do not appreciate the way Hungary is governed in terms of the legal system, the attitude towards people of different sexual orientation, the attitude towards refugees from Muslim countries, as well as the neglect of minorities within Hungary (particularly Roma) , I believe that linking whether or not to approve the budget of the European Union is completely incorrect. Nor is it strange to link the allocation of funds by the EU for the consequences of corona to changes in the legal system and other in my opinion (and those of others) despicable matters as mentioned above