The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Uptake of Influenza Vaccine: UK-Wide Observational Study.
Patrik BachtigerAlexander AdamsonJi-Jian ChowRupa SisodiaJennifer Kathleen QuintNicholas S PetersPublished in: JMIR public health and surveillance (2021)
In this sample, COVID-19 has increased acceptance of influenza vaccination in previously eligible but unvaccinated people and has motivated substantial uptake in newly eligible people. This study is essential for informing resource planning and the need for effective messaging campaigns to address negative misconceptions, which is also necessary for COVID-19 vaccination programs.