In response to recent trends of declining pediatric vaccination rates across Europe, the Excellence in Pediatrics Institute, with support from Pfizer, conducted an online survey of pediatric healthcare providers (HCPs) and civic, advocacy and HCP stakeholder organizations, that aimed to uncover barriers and potential solutions to better prioritize routine pediatric immunization in Europe.
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European Stakeholder Survey Results
In October 2022, Pfizer and the Excellence in Pediatrics Institute (EIP) surveyed EIP’s network along with relevant civic, advocacy, and HCP organizations across Europe to uncover barriers and identify solutions to making routine pediatric immunization a priority. The quantitative, closed-ended questionnaire focused on routine pediatric immunizations in Europe, with COVID-19 vaccinations excluded from the survey. The survey received 106 valid and completed responses between October 6-21.
Detailed Findings
The online survey revealed key challenges to pediatric vaccination, most-concerning infectious diseases, most-credible messengers, and most-compelling message themes to drive urgency around pediatric vaccination in Europe. Explore the detailed findings from the survey conducted by the Excellence in Pediatrics Institute, with support from Pfizer.
Infographic: Key Results
See the top-line findings on the challenges and potential solutions to encouraging routine pediatric vaccination in Europe among parents and healthcare providers.
Article: Context, Findings & Expert Commentary
Learn more about recent trends leading to lower pediatric vaccination uptake in Europe, and how the survey findings can be applied to encourage vaccination prioritization, along with expert perspectives from the Excellence in Pediatrics Institute and Pfizer.
Pediatric Vaccination Resources for Parents
The Excellence in Pediatrics Institute and Pfizer are working together to develop resources and encourage more conversations about routine pediatric immunization between parents and HCPs, based on findings from the survey.
Parent Checklist for Pediatric Immunization
There’s a lot to know about the safety, efficacy, and importance of vaccinations for your child’s health. This checklist offers 10 questions to ask your child’s pediatrician at the next appointment.
Fast Facts About Pediatric Vaccines
Vaccines are rigorously tested for safety and efficacy, so that parents and healthcare providers can feel confident that they are making a smart decision to help protect children’s health through immunization. Learn more with these fast facts.
The Excellence in Pediatrics Institute
A not-for-profit association providing continuous medical education to a global network of over 45,000 child healthcare providers, the Excellence in Pediatrics Institute is collaborating with Pfizer to address barriers to routine pediatric immunization in Europe.