Table 5.
Reasons for not receiving influenza vaccination.
No. (%) | |
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Patients with no previous influenza vaccination (n=261) | |
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I seldom suffer from flu or cough | 111 (42.5) |
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I was not aware there is such a vaccine | 103 (39.8) |
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The vaccine was not recommended by my healthcare provider | 92 (35.7) |
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I prefer to rely on my natural immunity (rather than on the vaccine) | 76 (29.3) |
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I was not sure where to get vaccinated | 43 (16.7) |
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I seldom travel overseas | 30 (11.6) |
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Influenza is not a serious illness | 24 (9.3) |
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I am worried about the side effects of the vaccine | 13 (5.0) |
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I have no time to take the vaccine | 9 (3.5) |
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Vaccination is too expensive | 7 (2.7) |
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Patients who received influenza vaccination >2 yr ago (n=59) | |
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I seldom suffer from flu or cough | 27 (45.8) |
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I seldom travel overseas | 25 (42.4) |
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I was not sure that I needed regular vaccination | 9 (15.3) |
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I did not receive reminders from my healthcare provider | 7 (11.9) |
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The vaccine was not recommended by my doctor | 6 (10.2) |
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I forgot to return for subsequent vaccination | 5 (8.5) |
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The influenza vaccine was not effective | 4 (6.8) |
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Vaccination is too expensive | 4 (6.8) |
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I am worried about the side effects of the vaccine | 3 (5.1) |
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I have no time to take the vaccine | 1 (1.7) |