Acceptance of varicella vaccination

Varicella is a common vaccine-preventable disease that usually presents in children as a mild infection; however, severe complications also occur. The burden of varicella is significant in the terms of incidence, complication, and hospitalization rate related to varicella and economic disease burden. Despite the evidence of overall positive effects of varicella vaccination, there are great differences in the implementation of varicella vaccination and in the uptake of the vaccine from country to country. Improving acceptance of varicella vaccination on the national and on the individual level would decrease the burden of the disease on the health of children and on health-care resources. In studies determining factors of parental acceptance of varicella vaccination questions specific for varicella vaccination were highlighted. Addressing these issues with open, evidence based communication is important to improve and maintain the trust of the public in varicella vaccination.

Automated summary

Varicella is a common vaccine-preventable disease that can have mild or severe complications, with significant burden in terms of incidence, complication rates, hospitalization rates, and economic impact. There are differences in varicella vaccination implementation and uptake between countries, and improving acceptance of the vaccine can reduce the burden on children's health and healthcare resources. Addressing specific issues related to varicella vaccination, through open and evidence-based communication, is essential for maintaining public trust in the vaccine.