Table 2. Reasons for non-vaccination in the individuals reportedly not vaccinated during Phase I (n = 70) and Phase II (n = 53) of the MenAfriVac introduction campaign, Niamey and Tillabéri, Niger, September–December 2010.
Phase I | Phase II | |
Reason for non-vaccination | Result (%) | Result (%) |
Being pregnant or breastfeeding | 21 (30.0) | 0 (0) |
Absent during the time of vaccination | 20 (28.6) | 13 (24.5) |
Vaccinator was absent when they presented for vaccination | 16 (22.9) | 8 (15.1) |
Lack of information about the campaign | 4 (5.7) | 7 (9.4) |
Sick during the time of vaccination | 4 (5.7) | 8 (15.1) |
Vaccine was out of supply | 0 (0) | 3 (5.7) |
Refusal/Not interested in vaccination | 3 (4.3) | 9 (17.0) |
No more cards available | 1 (1.4) | 0 (0) |
Vaccination site too far | 0 (0) | 1 (1.9) |
Time of vaccination not convenient | 1 (1.4) | 1 (1.9) |
Other | 0 (0) | 3 (5.7) |
Total | 70 (100) | 53 (100) |