Vaccine holdouts aren't Republicans, but those under age 60 where perceived risk is worse than COVID
America's biggest vaccine holdouts aren't Republicans - they're young people who think COVID only poses a risk to the elderly, new data analysis finds
Lehigh University professor Anthony DiMaggio says despite reports blaming Republicans for holding out on vaccines, partisanship isn't the biggest factor
This contradicts comments from some Democratic leaders and political pundits
Instead, DiMaggio said vaccine hesitancy is divided by age, with those younger than 65 less likely to get the jab than their elderly counterparts
Although politics does play somewhat into a person's decision-making on vaccines, it's not the most telling consideration, DiMaggio's research found
He said the analysis suggests younger Americans have 'discounted the dangers of COVID-19, viewing it as something that only threatens the elderly'
Mayo Clinic vaccination data backs his assertion; it shows a plunge in percentage points for each age group below 65
America's real COVID divide might not be what you think
Who are the vaccine holdouts?| Salon -full analysis by DiMaggio
The risk/reward crossover age for Omicron will not be known for many months
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