Table 4 Parents reasons for not being vaccinated*
Reasons for not being vaccinated | Mothers n (%) | Fathers n (%) |
|---|---|---|
Already had the pertussis vaccine in last five years | 2 (7%) | 2 (5%) |
Not aware of risks | 3 (10%) | 4 (9%) |
Don’t consider the disease serious enough to be vaccinated | 2 (7%) | 1 (2%) |
Not aware of the free vaccine | 18 (62%) | 18 (42%) |
Costs associated with going to the doctor | 2 (7%) | 2 (5%) |
Time and effort involved with getting vaccinated | 2 (7%) | 11 (26%) |
Potential side effects of the vaccine | 7 (24%) | 7 (16%) |
Concerns regarding how well the vaccine works | 2 (7%) | 4 (9%) |
My religious beliefs | 0 (0%) | 1 (2%) |
Other | 3 (10%) | 4 (9%) |