Factors associated with parental intentions to vaccinate 0-4-year-old children against COVID-19 in Canada: a cross-sectional study using the Childhood COVID-19 Immunization Coverage Survey (CCICS)

The findings of this study demonstrate that several sociodemographic factors and parental beliefs impact the decision to vaccinate children 0-4 years of age against COVID-19. Future research should focus on sociodemographic barriers to vaccination and how to most appropriately tailor the delivery of vaccination programs to specific groups, in an effort to narrow the gap between intentions and uptake of COVID-19 vaccination in younger children. As well, messaging should specifically be targeted to parents who have lower confidence in the COVID-19 vaccine and the government to provide correct information and build trust.