Despite authorization from the FDA beginning in October of 2021, in early 2022, rates of vaccination in the youngest eligible cohort, 5-11 year olds, remain low, with only about 40% of this group fully vaccinated as of July 2022 (Kaiser Family Foundation). Though children are at lower risk from COVID-19, they do still rarely experience significant complications, and are also a vector of the disease to more vulnerable populations. To investigate choices around pediatric vaccination, we leveraged the MOSAIC dataset to investigate parents’ reasons for choosing whether or not to vaccinate themselves and their children.
This data brief is the latest in a series of reports intended to share public opinion results to inform researchers and decision makers with information about attitudes in the United States related to different aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Suggested Citation: Bode, L., Pasek, J., Raghunathan, T., Singh, L., Vanarsdall, R., & Wang, Y. (2022). Choices Around Vaccinating Children Against COVID-19. MOSAIC Data Brief: August 2022. Measuring Online Social Attitudes and Information Collaborative.
PDF Link: https://mosaic.mdi.georgetown.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/VaccineAugust080922DataBrief-final.pdf
