The Views of Parents and Guardians on Baby and Toddler Flu Vaccinations For children under four years old

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Summary of report content

Between February and June 2024, Healthwatch Derbyshire collected the views and experiences of 315 parents and guardians on flu vaccinations. This feedback was about 359 babies and toddlers. The survey was done alongside 14 semi-structured interviews.  This was a commissioned (paid for) piece of research that we co-produced with Public Health at Derbyshire County Council (DCC). They did this research to influence the 2024 baby and toddler winter flu campaign. 

Key findings 

Most people are positive about the baby and toddler flu vaccination. Most people had vaccinated their children or were going to in the future. However, some felt it wasn’t important or didn’t want to vaccinate their children. 

Three important factors to address for those who said they weren’t vaccinating their children: 

  • Practical barriers – ease of the appointment
  • Flu vaccine importance – not just for vulnerable children but for all children 
  • Giving flu vaccination information from a trusted source.

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General details

Local Healthwatch
Healthwatch Derbyshire
Publication date
Date evidence capture began
Date evidence capture finished
Key themes
Booking appointments
Consent, choice, user involvement and being listened to
Prevention of diseases, including vaccination, screening and public hygiene
Service organisation, delivery, change and closure
Written information, guidance and publicity

Methodology and approach

Was the work undertaken in partnership with another organisation?
Yes
Name(s) of the partner organisation(s)
Derbyshire County Council
Primary research method used
Interviews
Survey
If an Enter and View methodology was applied, was the visit announced or unannounced?
N/A

Details of health and care services included in the report

Details of health and care services included in the report
Health visitors including baby clinics
Vaccination clinics, including Covid 19 vaccine

Details of people who shared their views

Number of people who shared their views
315
Age group
0 to 12 years
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