Study: Childhood Trauma May Influence Vaccine Hesitancy

A new study finds a link between vaccine hesitancy and childhood trauma. Researchers found reluctance or refusal to get COVID-19 vaccines was three times higher among people who had experienced four or more types of trauma as a child compared to people who hadn't experienced any.

Wednesday, February 2nd 2022, 1:19 pm

By: CBS News


A new study finds a link between vaccine hesitancy and childhood trauma.

Researchers found reluctance or refusal to get COVID-19 vaccines was three times higher among people who had experienced four or more types of trauma as a child compared to people who hadn't experienced any.

That includes things like neglect and domestic violence.

More info on the study can be found HERE.


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