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Article Title: Examining the effect of information channel on COVID-19 vaccine acceptance
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Americans who get news from traditional sources more likely to accept COVID-19 vaccine
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(Press-News.org) Americans who get their news from traditional sources (e.g.: TV, newspapers) are more likely to accept the COVID-19 vaccine than those who rely on social media.
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