Parent/carers opinions about COVID-19 vaccination for children with
chronic lung diseases
Abstract
Children with chronic lung diseases (CLDs) comprise a priority
population for vaccination. In a survey of 202 parents/carers on
COVID-19 vaccine acceptability for children with CLDs, 84% agreed
COVID-19 vaccine should be prioritised for children with CLDs and 77%
were likely to get their children vaccinated. However, 30% of those
likely to vaccinate were unsure about vaccine safety. Concerns around
side effects (83%) and safety (43%) were the major reasons cited by
parent/carers (n=42) not likely to have their children vaccinated. Risk
communication highlighting safety of COVID-19 vaccine in paediatric
high-risk population may improve uptake when a vaccine becomes
available.