Factors Associated with Influenza Vaccination Among Children Aged 6 Months to 12 Years — Three Provinces, China, 2024–2025 Influenza Season

China CDC Weekly 2026 Open access

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Authors: He Jiayu, Yin Zundong, YU Wenzhou, Cao Lei, Zhang Zhaonan, Song Yifan, Ye Jiakai, Wang Shenyu, Wang Lei, Zhang Chao, Zhang Sha, Yu Qingsong
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DOI: 10.46234/ccdcw2026.132
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Abstract

What is already known about this topic?: Influenza poses a substantial health risk to children. Despite being an effective preventive intervention, influenza vaccine coverage among children in China remains low. What is added by this report?: This study identified factors associated with caregiver decisions on pediatric influenza vaccination. A child's prior influenza vaccination and caregivers' close contacts being vaccinated were positively associated with uptake. Concerns about vaccine efficacy were key barrier among caregivers who declined vaccination. What are the implications for public health practice?: The findings inform interventions to improve childhood influenza vaccination and strengthen prevention and control efforts.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Influenza Virus Research Studies Respiratory viral infections research Virology and Viral Diseases

Publication details

Journal / source
China CDC Weekly
Publisher
Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention
Volume
8
Issue
26
Pages
812–819
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN