Vaccine hesitancy in Austria

摘要: Vaccine hesitancy is an emerging phenomenon particularly in industrialized nations. It has led to repeated epidemic outbreaks of otherwise vaccine-preventable, infectious diseases. Compared other countries very low rates influenza and measles vaccination have been reported Austria. We performed a single-center cross-sectional, questionnaire-based survey. A total 350 adult patients attending our emergency room participated this assessed knowledge attitudes towards the associated Out participants 40 (11.4 %) declared that they deliberately refused vaccinations. Most common reasons for non-vaccination were fear adverse effects (35.9 %), doubt effectiveness vaccines (35.9 %) distrust pharmaceutical industry (23.1 %). Of all only 148 (42.3 %) thought themselves be sufficiently informed about national recommendations as stated Austrian National Vaccination Program (ANVP). General practitioners (GP) primary source healthcare-related information 256 (73.1 %) participants. Furthermore, GPs well hospital-based physicians achieved highest level trust study population. The results underline necessity comprehensive informational campaigns on merits vaccination. A lack benefits vaccination, uncertainty unfounded fears seem prevent achievement recommended rates. Family enjoyed levels believe additional communicated by could help boost This underlines important role care informing healthcare topics.