TABLE 3—
Reasons for Not Receiving the 2009 Pandemic Influenza A Vaccine While Pregnant or Within 2 Weeks After Delivery Among Unvaccinated Survey Respondents: King County, Washington State
Reason | % |
I was concerned about the safety of the vaccine | 58.3 |
I did not think I was at risk for serious illness with 2009 pH1N1 (swine) influenza | 26.1 |
I could not find the vaccine | 20.6 |
My provider did not recommend it | 9.6 |
I do not normally get a flu vaccination | 5.1 |
The cost was too high | 0.6 |
Some other reason | 10.1 |
Note. pH1N1 = pandemic influenza A. Respondents could select more than 1 answer option. The sample size was n = 940.