Table 4. Reasons cited for not receiving maternal influenza vaccination.
| Reasons cited for NOT receiving the influenza vaccination during pregnancy | Number (n) | Percentage % |
|---|---|---|
| It was not suggested/recommended to me | 14 | 28% |
| Prior experience of an adverse reaction after being vaccinated | 8 | 16% |
| I did not know that pregnant women should be vaccinated | 8 | 16% |
| I was unsure of the benefits or effectiveness of the vaccine | 5 | 10% |
| Never had time to receive the vaccine | 3 | 6% |
| Received the vaccine earlier this year | 3 | 6% |
| I was not pregnant during the flu season | 3 | 6% |
| Prefer natural immunity | 2 | 4% |
| Flu vaccine exacerbates my Asthma | 2 | 4% |
| Prefer to receive the vaccine after the baby is born | 2 | 4% |
NB. Women were allowed to report >1 reason.