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Parents' attitude toward multiple vaccinations at a single visit with alternative delivery methods
Patricia Kaaijk1, Deborah E Kleijne, Mirjam J Knol
1a Netherlands Centre for Infectious Disease Control; National institute for Public Health and the Environment; Bilthoven, The Netherlands.
Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics
|November 27, 2014
Summary
Parents find more than two vaccine injections per visit excessive. Alternative methods like jet injectors and patches may improve vaccine acceptance, encouraging development of needle-free options for childhood vaccinations.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Immunology
- Public Health
Background:
- Routine childhood vaccinations have increased, leading to multiple injections per visit.
- High injection frequency may deter parents, potentially lowering vaccination coverage and increasing disease outbreak risks.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine parents' acceptable limit for vaccine injections per visit.
- To assess parental attitudes towards alternative needle-free vaccine delivery methods.
Main Methods:
- A questionnaire study involving 1154 parents.
- Assessed parental opinions on jet injectors, patches, microneedle systems, and nasal spray devices for vaccine delivery.
Main Results:
- Most parents found 3 injections per visit unacceptable.
- Jet injectors and patches received positive attitudes as alternative delivery methods.
- Microneedle and nasal spray devices were not preferred over conventional syringes.
Conclusions:
- Jet injectors and patches could enhance parental acceptance of multiple same-day vaccinations.
- Development of these alternative delivery systems is encouraged to support vaccination programs.
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