The Influence of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic on Influenza Vaccination Refusal and Patient Satisfaction - Takeaways - MDSpire

The Influence of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic on Influenza Vaccination Refusal and Patient Satisfaction

  • By

  • Olivia M Man

  • Jack W McHugh

  • Jeremy Young

  • Laurie L Wilshusen

  • Lacey Hart

  • Tripp Welch

  • John C O’Horo

  • Douglas W Challener

  • June 18, 2025

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    The COVID-19 pandemic significantly decreased seasonal influenza vaccination rates, particularly among high-risk populations.

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    During the Pandemic-Plus phase, 48.7% of intermittently vaccinated patients did not receive another influenza vaccine.

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    Healthcare disengagement increased among never vaccinated patients compared to always vaccinated patients during the pandemic.

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    Patients with severe comorbidities were less likely to be always vaccinated and reported higher dissatisfaction with care.

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    Understanding factors influencing vaccine refusal is essential for targeting interventions to improve vaccination rates.

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The Influence of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic on Influenza Vaccination Refusal and Patient Satisfaction

  • by Olivia M Man, Jack W McHugh, Jeremy Young, Laurie L Wilshusen, Lacey Hart, Tripp Welch, John C O’Horo, Douglas W Challener

  • June 18, 2025

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