Influenza and other respiratory viruses
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Influenza Other Respi Viruses · Sep 2015
Parental perceptions and predictors of consent for school-located influenza vaccination in urban elementary school children in the United States.
School-located influenza vaccination (SLV) programs have the potential to mass-vaccinate all enrolled children, but parental consent is required. ⋯ Parents who appreciate the risks of influenza and benefits of vaccination are more likely to consent for SLV. More research is needed to determine how to address heightened safety concerns among college-educated parents.