Childhood swine flu vaccination uptake in a Welsh general practice: a prospective study

Abstract

ConclusionThis suggests that social inequality did not affect vaccination uptake in this sample.

Influenza vaccine uptake: the case for universal flu vaccination of young children

“…4 Uptake of the pandemic vaccine in this study was not related to social deprivation, and the parental reasons for non-acceptance echo those of parents of at-risk children offered the seasonal vaccine. The most common concerns were about safety (31.0%) and side effects (10.3%), again with many parents (15.5%) saying they thought vaccination was unnecessary for their child.…”

“…The most common concerns were about safety (31.0%) and side effects (10.3%), again with many parents (15.5%) saying they thought vaccination was unnecessary for their child. 4 Negative parental views may have been reinforced by those clinicians who felt that the national response was an over-reaction and were concerned about the safety of the arrangements.…”