Table 5.

Reasons for not receiving influenza vaccination.

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