84% willing to get vaccinated for COVID-19 but many fear side-effects: survey The 84% of respondents who showed willingness to undergo vaccination in India, preferred recommendation by the doctor and evidence on safety being the key influencers to choose the vaccine, at 24% each PB Jayakumar | February 9, 2021 | Updated 18:31 IST Representational Image An online survey has revealed a majority of Indians are willing to get vaccinated for coronavirus, provided the jabs are safe and effective. The online survey among a sample size of 30,392 people done by e-pharmacy chain 1mg and the New Delhi based Bureau of Research on Industry and Economic Fundamentals (BRIEF), revealed 84% of the respondents were ready to be vaccinated. Of the remaining 16% not willing to get vaccinated, 36% cited fears of side effects as the major reason.