Low Uptake of COVID-19 Vaccine Reported Across United States

United States of America
The fall COVID-19 shot uptake is reported to be at 7%.
The uptake of the COVID-19 vaccine in the United States is significantly low as of October 2023.
Wastewater testing, a method used to detect the presence of the virus in communities, has been impaired.

As of October 2023, the uptake of the COVID-19 vaccine in the United States has been reported as significantly low. According to data from multiple sources, the national vaccination rate has been described as 'abysmal'. The Deseret News reported that the vaccination rates in Utah and across the nation are not meeting expectations. Similarly, the San Francisco Chronicle and Arstechnica have reported a low uptake of the vaccine, with Arstechnica stating that the fall COVID-19 shot uptake is at a mere 7%. The reasons for this low uptake are not explicitly stated in the articles, but it is clear that the expected vaccination rates are not being met. It is also worth noting that wastewater testing, a method used to detect the presence of the virus in communities, has been impaired, as reported by Arstechnica. This could potentially impact the tracking and understanding of the virus's spread. The situation is ongoing and further updates are expected as more data becomes available.

Confidence

90%

Doubts
  • The exact reasons for the low vaccine uptake are not explicitly stated in the articles.

Sources

89%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

COVID-19 vaccination rates in Utah and nationally: What you need to know

Deseret News Lois M. Friday, 27 October 2023 00:00
  • Unique Points
    • The article provides a detailed breakdown of vaccination rates in different age groups in Utah.
    • It also discusses the impact of vaccination rates on hospitalization rates.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (90%)
    • The article seems to subtly promote vaccination, although it does so by presenting factual information.
    • Site Conflicts Of Interest (70%)
      • Deseret News is owned by Deseret Management Corporation, which is owned by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The church has publicly advocated for COVID-19 vaccinations.
      • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication

      88%

      The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
      (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

      A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

      New COVID vaccine uptake 'abysmal,' even as virus surges

      The San Francisco Chronicle Erin Allday Friday, 27 October 2023 00:00
      • Unique Points
        • The article provides specific examples of areas where vaccination rates are particularly low.
        • It also discusses the potential consequences of low vaccination rates.
      • Accuracy
        No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
      • Deception (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Fallacies (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Bias (85%)
        • The article uses emotive language such as 'abysmal' to describe the vaccination rates, which could be seen as a bias towards promoting vaccination.
        • Site Conflicts Of Interest (80%)
          • The San Francisco Chronicle is owned by Hearst Communications, a corporation with various media and business interests that could potentially benefit from certain public health outcomes.
          • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication

          88%

          The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
          (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

          A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

          Fall COVID shot uptake is an 'abysmal' 7%, wastewater testing impaired

          Ars Technica Beth Mole Friday, 27 October 2023 00:00
          • Unique Points
            • The article discusses the impact of low vaccination rates on wastewater testing.
            • It also provides a detailed analysis of the reasons behind the low vaccination rates.
          • Accuracy
            No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
          • Deception (100%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication
          • Fallacies (100%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication
          • Bias (85%)
            • The article uses strong language such as 'abysmal' to describe the vaccination rates, which could be seen as a bias towards promoting vaccination.
            • Site Conflicts Of Interest (80%)
              • Ars Technica is owned by Condé Nast, a mass media company with various interests in the healthcare and technology sectors.
              • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                None Found At Time Of Publication