Table 2 Factors that may influence seasonal influenza vaccination of children
From: Factors associated with seasonal influenza vaccine uptake among children in Japan
Variables | N (%) |
|---|---|
History of influenza vaccinationa | |
Every year | 314 (56.6) |
Sometimes | 104 (18.7) |
Never | 137 (24.7) |
Vaccination coverage | |
<6 years old | 171 (58.2) |
6–13 years old | 167 (64.0) |
Child had a prior diagnosis of influenza | |
Yes | 239 (43.1) |
No/do not remember | 316 (56.9) |
Mother’s employmentb | |
Yes | 220 (39.7) |
Unemployed | 334 (60.3) |
Pediatrician’s recommendation | |
Yes | 80 (14.4) |
Either vaccination or not is acceptable | 13 (2.3) |
Recommended no vaccination | 12 (2.2) |
Did not make a recommendation | 450 (81.1) |
Recommendation from school/nurseryb | |
Yes | 71 (12.8) |
Either vaccination or not is acceptable | 19 (3.4) |
Did not make a recommendation | 315 (56.8) |
Child does not attend school | 149 (26.8) |