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[INVESTIGATION OF THE IMPACT OF ALLERGIC DISEASE ON CHILDREN'S SARS-CoV-2 VACCINATION DECISIONS]
Megumi Okawa1, Takanori Imai1, Yuki Okada1
1Department of Pediatrics, Showa University Hospital.
Abstract:
Background, Objectives: The factors associated with parents' decisions to vaccinate their children with SARS-CoV-2 vaccine and the impact of the coexistence of allergic diseases in their children are unclear.
Methods:
A cross-sectional survey was conducted among parents of patients aged 15 years or younger who visited our pediatric allergy outpatient clinic and three partner pediatric clinics between April and May 2021. Survey items included presence or absence of other allergic diseases, and SARS-CoV-2 vaccination preferences and reasons.
Results:
646 responses were received, with 568 valid responses (88%). Thirty-eight respondents (6.7%) did not want their children to receive SARS-CoV-2 vaccine. Factors that led parents to reject the SARS-CoV-2 vaccine for their children were the coexistence of food allergies and a low evaluation of the expectations of the safety and preventive effect of the SARS-CoV-2 vaccine. The top reasons for not wanting to vaccinate were related to concerns about side effects to the vaccine.
Conclusion:
In order for parents to make correct decisions regarding SARS-CoV-2 vaccination of their children, it is necessary to create an environment in which up-to-date and correct information is available to avoid excessive anxiety. More care is needed, especially if the child has food allergies.
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