Enhancing Flu Vaccine Uptake in the Post-Pandemic Era: Strategies and Insights

Vaccine Hesitancy:
A study in Saudi Arabia found that 37.7% of respondents exhibited vaccine hesitancy, with the primary barrier being the perception of influenza as a benign disease not requiring vaccination (22.1%).

Influenza Vaccine Coverage:
As of June 21, 2024, flu vaccination coverage in the United States was 8.5 percentage points lower compared to pre-pandemic levels in May 2020 (62.4%).

Healthcare Providers' Attitudes:
A global systematic review highlighted the complex attitudes of healthcare providers towards influenza vaccination, influenced by intrinsic and extrinsic motivations, barriers, demographics, and policy considerations.

Pre-Pandemic Trends:
In the United States, influenza vaccine uptake among adults ranged from 40.8% to 47.2% before and during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Pandemic Impact:
The COVID-19 pandemic led to an increase in flu vaccinations, with adolescents receiving about 13% more vaccine doses and adults aged 18 to 64 years experiencing a 15% increase.