| Overall confidence |
Confidence in making an influenza vaccination decision The vaccine is reliable, especially if it is administered in health facilities |
The vaccine is not reliable They doubt the effectiveness of the vaccine Vaccination can cause influenza |
Experience of not having severe side effects Confidence in health services Only mild side effects occur |
There are two subgroups:
The vaccine is effective in preventing influenza The vaccine is unreliable
|
| Knowledge |
Information about side effects is important Information is required in mass media Misinformation can create false perceptions of vaccine safety |
This vaccine, like others, is only partially effective Great influence of beliefs and perception of unwanted side effects on the decision to be vaccinated Demand more information on side effects |
The information they receive is adequate Health personnel in prenatal checkups is the main source of information |
Need for more and better vaccine information and reasons for vaccination Lack of information in vaccination campaigns Some mothers prefer not to vaccinate their children |
| Efficacy, safety and side effects |
The vaccine is effective and safe Unwanted effects may only occur in some cases None presented negative experiences or identified known cases |
Doubts about vaccine efficacy and safety The influenza vaccine has unwanted side effects The conditions of the vaccine could produce undesirable effects Side effects are allergic dermal reactions and idiosyncratic reactions that can be severe The effects are related to vaccination during a respiratory episode |
Vaccination is an effective method of prevention Adequate and timely information gives security and favors vaccination, even when there are side effects. Mild adverse events may occur Serious adverse events are infrequent |
Non-serious idiosyncratic side effects
|
| Role of the vaccine in prevention |
Few identify the vaccine as a method of prevention Principal methods of prevention known and practiced are associated with hygienic and dietary measures |
Annual vaccination can prevent influenza Identify useful healthy habits, complementary to vaccination |
Identify hygienic and dietary prevention measures
|
Eating healthy foods prevents influenza It is not necessary to vaccinate if certain hygienic-dietetic measures are practiced The vaccine is complementary to healthy eating |
