COVID-19 vaccination in 5-11 years old children: Drivers of vaccine hesitancy among parents in Quebec

Summary: In a national survey conducted in March 2021, 49.4% of US parents of children <= 12 years of age reported plans to vaccinate their child for COVID-19. Lower income and education levels were linked to higher levels of parental vaccine hesitancy/resistance, primarily due to concerns about safety and perceived lack of necessity.

Summary: The study examined Australian parents' intentions towards COVID-19 vaccination for themselves and their children, finding that 64% of parents intended to vaccinate, 26% were unsure, and 9% intended to decline. Factors such as trust in doctors were associated with vaccination intentions. Qualitative data revealed that many parents had not firmly decided due to concerns about testing, side effects, and long-term outcomes.

Summary: The study conducted an online survey of 1,119 parents and caregivers of children aged < 12 years in New York City, finding that a majority of parents planned to vaccinate their children for COVID-19, but a significant proportion expressed hesitancy or resistance. Female and non-Hispanic Black parents were least likely to plan for their children's vaccination, with safety, effectiveness, and perceptions of vaccine necessity as primary reasons for hesitancy. Parents who have or will vaccinate themselves were more likely to plan vaccination for their children as well, highlighting the importance of increasing awareness and education on vaccine safety.