Influenza Vaccination Trends Among Children and Adolescents, 2017-2023
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By
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Madhura S. Rane
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Geetha Gopalan
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Joseph Nahmias
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Michael L. Rinke
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Chloe A. Teasdale
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June 8, 2026
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Objective:
To analyze influenza vaccination coverage for children and adolescents in the Bronx, New York, from 2017 to 2023.
Key Findings:
- Influenza vaccination coverage increased from 2017-2018 to 2019-2020 but decreased by 12.9% from 2019-2020 to 2022-2023.
- Coverage in 2022-2023 decreased 16% among 10- to 14-year-olds and 15% among 5- to 9-year-olds compared to 2017-2018.
- Children using self-pay had 20% lower coverage and those on Medicaid had 12% lower coverage in 2022-2023 compared to 2017-2018.
Interpretation:
Limitations:
- Cohort primarily composed of publicly insured children in urban settings.
- Single-center design may limit generalizability.
- Influenza vaccinations received out of New York State were not included.
Conclusion:
