Tracking Changes in Vaccine Attitudes and Decisions: Results from 2008 and 2016 Parental Surveys

Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2019 Apr;38(4):e75-e76. doi: 10.1097/INF.0000000000002147.

Abstract

To monitor parental vaccine attitudes, a survey was conducted in 2008 and in 2016. In both years (90%-89%) reported full immunization of their children, and a stable majority (71%-66%) supported documentation of vaccination before entering kindergarten. However, a declining confidence in official recommendations from 87% to 72% (P < 0.0001) in 2008 and 2016, respectively, was documented, requiring effort to rebuild it.

MeSH terms

  • Attitude*
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Male
  • Parents / psychology*
  • Patient Acceptance of Health Care / statistics & numerical data*
  • Surveys and Questionnaires
  • Vaccination / psychology*