Table 3.
Obstetricians’ rating of problems with implementing H1N1 vaccination (n = 2,004)
| Not a problem | Minor problem | Major problem | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inadequate/inconsistent vaccine supply | 29 | 41 | 30 |
| Lack of thimerosal-free vaccine | 41 | 47 | 12 |
| Low patient acceptance/demand for vaccine | 43 | 48 | 9 |
| Staff unfamiliar with H1N1 vaccine products | 78 | 21 | 1 |
| Storage/handling of vaccine | 84 | 14 | 2 |
| Reimbursement/billing for vaccine administration | 67 | 26 | 7 |
| H1N1 reporting requirements | 60 | 33 | 7 |
| Return/disposal of unused vaccine | 70 | 26 | 4 |