Table 1. Sample summary statistics by intended schedule choice (%).
Immunization intentions | |||
---|---|---|---|
Total | ACIP schedule | Alternative schedule | |
Vaccine concerns | |||
No concerns | 68 | 81 | 3 |
Overtax immune system | 10 | 5 | 38 |
Autism | 7 | 6 | 15 |
Mercury | 3 | 2 | 10 |
Aluminum | 4 | 1 | 21 |
Utility/necessity of vaccines | 6 | 3 | 23 |
Number of concerns | |||
0 | 68 | 81 | 3 |
1 | 23 | 16 | 56 |
2+ | 9 | 3 | 41 |
Alternative immunization among peersa | |||
None | 57 | 62 | 31 |
Some | 30 | 30 | 33 |
Most/all | 13 | 8 | 36 |
Sources of information about vaccination | |||
Doctors | 55 | 64 | 10 |
Friends and family | 19 | 15 | 36 |
Parent professional background | 14 | 12 | 23 |
Internet | 21 | 18 | 36 |
Books | 16 | 10 | 46 |
Total reported number of sources | |||
0 | 11 | 13 | 5 |
1 | 59 | 62 | 49 |
2 | 24 | 21 | 38 |
3 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
4 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
N | 237 | 198 | 39 |
aParent estimate of percent of friends with kids choosing to follow an alternative immunization schedule. |