A study reported by Healio revealed that children whose parents had received an influenza vaccine are 2.77 times more likely to be vaccinated against seasonal influenza, and other recommended immunizations as well.

Among the 450,687 caregiver and child pairs assessed, children paired with adults who were vaccinated were 2.77 times more likely to vaccinate for influenza across all seasons. Regarding noninfluenza immunizations such as HPV, researchers noted a significant correlation between adult immunization status and child immunization status. When vaccine-hesitant adults changed their immunization status, their child was 5.44 times more likely to be vaccinated against influenza.

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