A special survey conducted today (Monday) by the research team of the "United" HMO, found that about half of the parents intend to vaccinate their children aged 11-5.
The survey is being prepared ahead of a discussion to be held tomorrow by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), where it is expected to approve the vaccination of children in this age range.
The survey included 680 parents of children aged 11-5, all of whom were randomly sampled.
The survey shows that 48% of parents are sure or think they have vaccinated their children, 23% have stated that they certainly do not intend to vaccinate, 29% are undecided or think that we have not vaccinated.
60% of parents indicated that studies on vaccine safety and side effects will help them make a decision.
Tomorrow the FDA hearing // Photo: Reuters,
Of the people who responded that they do not intend to vaccinate their children, 37% stated that this was due to fear of future harm to children's health, 18% stated that they lack information on the effectiveness and safety of the vaccine, 11% stated that they do not want their children to be vaccinated and 7% That their children will start and thus be vaccinated naturally.
Of the people who stated that we did not vaccinate, 2% stated that they were opposed to vaccines in principle.
The survey shows that 60% of the parents who were vaccinated intend to vaccinate their children, and unsurprisingly - 100% of the parents who were not vaccinated also do not intend to vaccinate their children.
Mali Kusha, head nurse and director of the nursing department at Meuhedet who led the survey, said: "Especially now, when morbidity is not high, it is important to prevent and vaccinate children in order to prevent or reduce the next wave as much as possible. Vaccinate and try to reach them and explain the importance of the vaccine.
60 percent of the parents who were vaccinated also intend to vaccinate their children // Photo: Oren Ben Hakon,
"36% of parents indicated that they would consult with their pediatrician, and 23% indicated that they were waiting to see and read articles about pediatric vaccines, so we have no doubt that extensive information is required here both in the media and through pediatricians who have direct and continuous contact with families."