Influenza Vaccination for Parents and Other Caregivers in the Pediatric Medical Home

Influenza Vaccination for Parents and Other Caregivers in the Pediatric Medical Home

We hypothesize that when offered influenza vaccine at little or no cost, in a setting where the value of the vaccine is connected to one's high risk child, vaccination rates for parents will approach 90-95%, similar to rates obtained in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit environment.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Parents or caregiver adults who accompany at-risk children to a Pediatric Care outpatient clinic appointment. High risk children are defined as those 0 to 5 years of age, or who have any of the following diagnoses:

  • Sickle cell disease
  • Asthma
  • Cystic fibrosis
  • Chronic renal disease
  • Congenital heart disease
  • Cancer
  • Any immunodeficiency

Exclusion Criteria:

• Caregivers of children residing in group homes
• Persons whose children do not meet the Center for Disease Control (CDC) definition of high-risk
• Persons who have had allergic reactions to influenza vaccination or any other vaccination in the past
• Persons who are allergic to eggs or egg products
• Persons who are allergic to thimerosol
• Previous diagnosis of Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS)
• Persons who are moderately to severely ill at the time the vaccination is to be given