Publication date: Jul 25, 2024
Although COVID-19 vaccine safety in 5-11-year-old children has been documented, half of Ontarian children this age remain unvaccinated. This study aimed to assess caregivers’ vaccine acceptance for 5-11-year-old children and identify factors associated with vaccine non-acceptance. A multi-language self-administered survey was sent to caregivers of 5-11-year-old children through schools and community health centers within the Greater Toronto Area from April-July 2022. Sociodemographic characteristics and immunization behaviours were collected for caregivers, their 5-11-year-old children, and any older siblings. The primary outcome, COVID-19 vaccine acceptance, was previous uptake of COVID-19 vaccine or caregiver intent to vaccinate for their 5-11-year-old child. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and multivariable logistic regression. In total, 807 caregivers were included in analysis. Although 93 % of caregivers had received two doses of COVID-19 vaccine, 77 % had a 5-11-year-old child who received at least one dose of vaccine. Caregivers age was associated with vaccine acceptance (vs.
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| Type | Source | Name |
|---|---|---|
| disease | VO | COVID-19 vaccine |
| disease | VO | Canada |
| disease | VO | unvaccinated |
| disease | VO | vaccine |
| disease | VO | immunization |
| disease | VO | dose |
| disease | MESH | COVID-19 |
| disease | VO | vaccination |