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Nasal flu vaccine: attitudes and perceptions of parents who use social media

Yasmin Abo Halima1, Irene Kiroplis2, Olivia Hickey3

  • 1School of Medicine, Faculty of Education and Health Sciences, University of Limerick, Castletroy, Limerick, Ireland yasmin.abohalima@gmail.com.

Rural and Remote Health
|February 21, 2023
PubMed

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Irish parents are willing to vaccinate children with the Nasal Flu Vaccine (NFV), but barriers like access and awareness limit uptake. Improving vaccine accessibility and public health messaging can boost vaccination rates.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Vaccinology
  • Public Health
  • Vaccine Uptake Research

Background:

  • A live attenuated Nasal Flu Vaccine (NFV) was introduced in Ireland in October 2020 for children aged 2-17 years.
  • The uptake of the NFV in Ireland was significantly lower than anticipated.
  • Parental attitudes and vaccine perceptions were investigated to understand NFV uptake rates.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine Irish parents' attitudes towards the Nasal Flu Vaccine (NFV).
  • To examine the relationship between parental perceptions of vaccines and NFV uptake.
  • To identify barriers contributing to low NFV vaccination rates in children.

Main Methods:

  • An 18-question online survey was administered via social media platforms.
  • Data analysis involved chi-squared tests using SPSS for associations.
  • Thematic analysis was employed for open-ended responses in free text boxes.

Main Results:

  • 76% of surveyed parents had vaccinated their children; 81% would vaccinate all their children.
  • A majority of parents perceived the NFV as safe and effective.
  • Key barriers identified included requests for alternative vaccine locations (22%), appointment difficulties (6%), and low public awareness (19%).

Conclusions:

  • Parental willingness to vaccinate exists, but practical barriers hinder NFV uptake.
  • Increasing NFV availability in pharmacies and schools could improve accessibility.
  • Enhanced public health messaging, particularly for children under 5, is needed to boost vaccination rates.
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