Vaccine hesitancy among parents of children in their first two years of life.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Vaccine hesitancy is considered a primary cause of outbreaks of vaccine-preventable infectious diseases. The Austrian vaccination plan includes 24 vaccinations in the first 2 years of life, 12 for free and 12 subject to a fee. Since preterm babies are more susceptible to severe infections, immunization is a vital protection strategy. This study examines the routine immunization schedule recommended for children in Austria, the number of timely vaccinations, and the number of delayed and rejected vaccinations. Possible reasons for vaccination delays and rejection and potential influencing factors (preterm birth, COVID-19 pandemic, information sources) are also analyzed.

Methods

We included children aged 2 to 5 years who presented to Vienna's largest pediatric cente

SUBMITTER: Magyar R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11448122 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature