Table III.

Factors that influence consumer acceptance of a Lyme disease vaccine

Vaccine benefits

• Protection for at-risk populations

• Added layer of protection

• Reduced disease burden

• Decreased worry

Vaccine barriers

• ‘Newness’ of the vaccine

• Lack of perceived risk/not a priority vaccine

• Anti-vaccine sentiment

Factors informing vaccine decision

• Side effects and long-term safety

• Cost and insurance coverage

• Effectiveness

• Dosage

• Indications/contraindications

• How it works

• Convenience

• Stakeholders and beneficiaries