Flu season: moms' attitudes and perceptions about vaccinating children

Although last year’s influenza season was particularly tough on our nation’s children, flu can hospitalize or even kill children in any year.

This year, in the absence of the pandemic furor, it’s just as important that moms get their children vaccinated against influenza.  New research from the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases reveals that mothers have high intentions to vaccinate their children against the disease, yet misconceptions persist.  For example:

• Nearly seven in 10 mothers (69 percent) believe hand washing works just as well – or better – than vaccination as a means of preventing the flu
• Almost two-thirds (63 percent) believe that influenza vaccine protects against only one type of influenza – or strain each year.

Below are some other great resources

• Top 10 Reasons to Get Vaccinated Against Influenza:  http://www.preventchildhoodinfluenza.org/families/10_reasons_to_get_vaccinated_pediatric_flu_prevention.php
• Flu Funnies ( short video clips demonstrating some of moms’ misconceptions):  http://www.preventchildhoodinfluenza.org/families/influenza_flu_funnies_videos.php
• Personal stories:  http://www.preventchildhoodinfluenza.org/families/personal_stories_from_families_tragically_affected_by_flu_childhood_influenza_vaccination.php
• Flu Facts:  http://www.preventchildhoodinfluenza.org/families/influenza_vaccination_parents_caregivers_flu_facts.php
• Pregnancy and flu vaccination information:  http://www.preventchildhoodinfluenza.org/families/pregnancy_and_the_flu_vaccine_influenza_immunization.php

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