The COVID-19 pandemic refers to the spread of novel respiratory virus that relates to SARS-CoV-2, which was originated in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China during December 2019. With the success of developing vaccine, the Indian Government took proactive steps to administer the vaccine to the people. The objective of this study was to ascertain the factors that influence public acceptance and hesitancy against COVID-19 antibodies. The study was conducted to capture the perception about the COVID 19 vaccinations by the Economically weaker section of the Coimbatore society. The questions focused on demographics of the individuals, reasons for refusal of vaccine, experience related to COVID-19, in terms of infection risk and likelihood of accepting the COVID-19 vaccination.

KEYWORDS: COVID-19, Vaccination, Economically Weaker Section, Acceptance, Hesitancy.