knowledge and opinion towards MMR vaccine

What is it about?

It is a survey of parents on their knowledge and opinion of measles disease and MMR vaccination in NSW Central and North Coast regions in Australia.

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Why is it important?

Measles is a highly contagious disease and MMR (Measles Mumps Rubella) vaccination considerably reduces the number of measles cases through national immunization scheme. This study quantifies measles severity among an Australian cohort and finds that misconceptions about the reality of the disease and suspicion over the safety and efficacy of its vaccine continue to be prevailing concerns of the non-immunizers group. Therefore, improving confidence in MMR vaccine should be a target of primary health care providers and future public health interventions to minimize the burden of non-immunizers on the community.