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Why 41 percent of Republicans don't plan to get vaccinated

Although nearly 41 million Americans are now fully vaccinated against COVID-19, one segment of the population remains steadfast in its opposition to getting the vaccine: Republicans. Recent polls, including our latest PBS NewsHour/NPR/Marist poll, shows at least 41 percent of Republicans don't plan to get vaccinated. Yamiche Alcindor reports on the role of politics in American vaccination efforts.

Why 41 percent of Republicans don't plan to get vaccinated

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