In the first eight months since the first Covid-19 vaccine was given in the UK, more than 3 million people between the ages of 18 and 29 have not yet received their first shot.
The vaccination rates of the four countries in the UK are different, but the vaccination rate of the young group is always lower than the same number of the older group.
The following is a snapshot of the latest figures for each country:
The latest data shows that among 18-29 year olds, an estimated 32% have not received the first dose of Covid-19 vaccine. British National Medical Service System
This is equivalent to approximately 2.7 million adults under 30 years of age.
Breaking down this age group by gender shows that men are more hesitant to vaccines than women.
Although 27% of women between the ages of 25 and 29 have not received the first dose, this number has risen to 34% of men.
Among 18-24 year olds, 30% of women have not received the first dose, compared with 38% of men.
NHS England estimates vaccination as of July 25, so these numbers may have dropped slightly in recent days.
It is estimated that approximately 19% of people aged 30 to 39 have not received the first injection—equivalent to approximately 1.4 million people—and 11% of people aged 40 to 49 (approximately 784,000 people).
vaccine In all other age groups, the first-dose vaccination rate is above 90%, from 94% for people 80 years and older to 99% for people 70 to 79 years old.
It is estimated that 12% of nursing home staff who are eligible for vaccination have not received the first dose of vaccine, compared with 4% of eligible residents.
Approximately 6% of people classified as extremely clinically vulnerable did not receive the first dose of the vaccine, while 15% of people between 16 and 64 years of age were identified as being “at risk” healthy groups or unpaid caregivers.
Approximately 25% of young people aged 18 to 29 Wales According to the latest estimates from Public Health Wales, the first jab has not yet been performed.
This corresponds to approximately 121,000 adults under the age of 30.
Figures are doses as of August 1.
The estimate for the 30 to 39-year-old population is slightly lower, at 24% (101,000 people).
Approximately 16% of people aged 40 to 49 have not received the first injection (62,000 people).
In all other age groups, including 96% of people 80 years and older, the first dose of vaccine coverage is at least 90%.
Approximately 7% of nursing home staff in Wales have not received the first injection, 5% are classified as extremely clinically vulnerable, and 10% of 16 to 64-year-olds are in the clinical risk group.
Among young people aged 18 to 29, about 28% Scotland According to the latest estimates from the Scottish Department of Public Health, the first dose of vaccine has not yet been vaccinated.
This is equivalent to approximately 230,000 adults under 30 years of age.
Figures are doses as of August 1.
Among the 30 to 39-year-olds, it is estimated that 19% have not received the first injection (about 140,000).
All other age groups (including 40 to 49 years old) have first dose vaccination rates above 90%.
The number of first doses of vaccine given to staff working in nursing homes is estimated to be equal to the number of staff, which indicates that the coverage of this group is 100%.
Approximately 4% of people who were advised to take protective measures during the pandemic did not receive the first dose, and 10% of people aged 16 to 64 had underlying health problems.
Approximately 39% of young people aged 18 to 29 Northern Ireland According to the latest estimates from the Ministry of Health, the first dose of vaccine has not yet been vaccinated.
This is the highest percentage of all four countries in the UK.
This is equivalent to approximately 109,000 adults under 30 years of age.
Figures are doses as of August 1.
It is estimated that 29% of people aged 30 to 39 have not received the first injection (approximately 72,000) and 16% of people aged 40 to 49 (39,000).
In all other age groups, the rate of taking the first dose is above 90%.
