Alliance for Pandemic Preparedness

October 2, 2020

COVID-19 and Parent Intention to Vaccinate Their Children Against Influenza

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  • Changes in influenza vaccination intentions for 2020 differed significantly between parents whose children received the 2019 influenza vaccine compared to those whose children did not. Among parents whose children did not receive the 2019 vaccine, 34% reported that the COVID-19 pandemic made them less likely to have their child receive the 2020 vaccine. Among those whose children did receive the 2019 vaccine, this figure was 24%.
  • Conversely, only 21% of parents whose children did not receive the 2019 vaccine reported that the COVID-19 pandemic made them more likely to have their child receive the 2020 vaccine, compared to 39% of the parents whose children did receive it. As a result, the COVID-19 pandemic alone may not be sufficient to encourage the uptake of the pediatric seasonal influenza vaccine.

Sokol and Grummon. (Sept 30, 2020). COVID-19 and Parent Intention to Vaccinate Their Children Against Influenza. Pediatrics. https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2020-022871