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  • Immunology
  • Pediatrics

Background:

  • Hepatitis B virus (HBV) immunisation is a critical first vaccine for infants.
  • It is frequently refused on the Australian Immunisation Schedule.
  • Understanding refusal reasons is vital for public health strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Quantify the frequency of declined HBV birth-dose immunisations.
  • Investigate parental reasons for refusal.
  • Identify information sources parents consult regarding vaccination.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional study design.
  • Questionnaire administered to postnatal women who declined HBV birth-dose for their newborns.
  • Exclusion of non-English speaking, unwell, or unavailable mothers.

Main Results:

  • 8.7% of eligible infants had declined HBV birth-dose (137/1574).
  • Common reasons: 'baby too young' (55.8%), preference for later doses (56.6%), perceived low HBV risk (45.1%), fear of 'overloading' immune system (42.5%).
  • General practitioners/nurses (43.3%) and internet/media (33.6%) were primary information sources; 77.9% would consider future immunisations.

Conclusions:

  • Postnatal women often decline HBV birth-dose due to safety concerns and misconceptions.
  • Informal sources like the internet and media are frequently used.
  • Enhanced antenatal and health professional education is needed to improve birth-dose uptake.