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Main reasons for vaccine refusal.
| n | % | |
|---|---|---|
| I did not know I had to be vaccinated | 60 | 46.8 |
| I do not think the vaccine is useful | 16 | 12.5 |
| I did not know where or when to get the vaccine | 15 | 11.7 |
| I was already vaccinated in a previous pregnancy | 14 | 10.9 |
| I did not have time to get the vaccine | 11 | 8.5 |
| My obstetrician did not recommend it | 5 | 3.9 |
| I’m afraid of the needle | 3 | 2.3 |
| I have concerns about the contents of the vaccine | 3 | 2.3 |
| I thought the vaccine would have adverse effects on the baby | 1 | 0.7 |
