Willingness to Vaccinate Children against Influenza after the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic

ObjectivesTo determine factors associated with parents who plan to vaccinate their children against influenza next year, especially those did not last year using a global survey.Study designA survey of caregivers accompanying aged 1-19 years old in 17 pediatric emergency departments 6 countries at the peak coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Anonymous online included caregiver and child demographic information, vaccination history future intentions, concern about having COVID-19 time department visit.ResultsOf 2422 surveys, 1314 (54.2%) stated they an increase 15.8% from previous year. Of 1459 418 (28.6%) do so Factors predicting willingness change child's up-to-date status (aOR 2.03, 95% CI 1.29-3.32, P = .003); caregivers' vaccine 3.26, 2.41-4.40, < .010), level had 1.09, 1.01-1.17, .022).ConclusionsChanges risk perception due COVID-19, vaccination, may serve influence decision-making among regarding coming season. To promote children, public health programs can leverage this information. survey. A visit. .022). Changes