Table 2.
Antigen-Specific Reasons for Not Delivering Vaccines1
| Varicella | Pneumococcus | Influenza | Hep A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total not given | 37 | 37 | 65 | 117 |
| Reason why vaccine not given* | N (%) | N (%) | N (%) | N (%) |
| Cost of vaccine to family | 3 (8) | 8 (22) | 6 (9) | 22 (19) |
| Reimbursement for vaccine | 3 (8) | 6 (16) | 4 (6) | 15 (13) |
| Problems with vaccine storage administration | 27 (73) | 1 (3) | 1 (2) | 9 (8) |
| Schools do not require vaccine | 1 (3) | 17 (46) | 13 (20) | 66 (56) |
| Vaccine-related liability concerns | 1 (3) | 1 (3) | 2 (3) | 2 (2) |
| Inconvenience of administering | 0 (0) | 1 (3) | 4 (6) | 2 (2) |
| Marginal value | 1 (3) | 5 (14) | 9 (14) | 26 (22) |
| Parental opposition | 1 (3) | 3 (8) | 11 (17) | 21 (18) |
| Recommendations still too new | 1 (3) | 7 (19) | 4 (6) | 17 (15) |
| Lack of availability | 0 (0) | 7 (19) | 39 (60) | 3 (3) |
| Other | 6 (16) | 8 (22) | 7 (11) | 11 (9) |
| No reason given | 2 (5) | 2 (5) | 3 (5) | 8 (7) |
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Note: Respondents were asked to check all reasons applicable, which accounts for item totals exceeding 100%.