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.
Key words: COVID-19 vaccine, vaccine acceptance, children with
chronic lung diseases