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Understanding Caregiver Factors Influencing Childhood Influenza Vaccination, Gianelle M. Avola, Jennifer A. Lyon

Honors Theses and Capstones

Influenza is a contagious disease that affects approximately 30% to 40% of American children yearly, and all children 18 and under are recommended to be vaccinated. Through the use of a survey tool, 119 responses were collected about the factors that influence the decisions of caregivers whether or not to vaccinate their children against influenza. The knowledge generated from the survey may be used to formulate education programs to increase vaccination rates.