Gay and lesbian adults had higher COVID vaccination rates than heterosexual adults: CDC

Gay and lesbian adults are more likely to have been vaccinated against COVID-19 than heterosexual adults, federal officials revealed Thursday.

Gay and lesbian adults are more likely to have been vaccinated against COVID-19 than heterosexual adults, federal officials said Thursday.

A new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found 85.4% of gay and lesbian Americans above age 18 had received at least one vaccine dose as of October 2021.

By comparison, 76.3% of heterosexuals reported receiving at least an initial dose by the same date.

Additionally, gay and lesbian adults were more likely to be concerned about COVID-19 and to believe in the safety and efficacy of vaccines.