[2020 National Audit] No Issues with 'Room Temperature Exposure' Vaccines... Parents and Children Firmly Opposed on Vaccination Intentions

73.3% Respondents Have Already Been Vaccinated or Express Willingness

[Asia Economy Reporter Hyun-ui Cho] Amid growing concerns about influenza (flu) vaccines exposed to room temperature, responses are sharply divided between those who say they will have their children vaccinated and those who say they will not.

According to a joint survey conducted by National Assembly Health and Welfare Committee member Jeon Bong-min (People Power Party) with the office worker community ‘Blind’ on the 5th and 6th, targeting 5,405 office workers, 42.7% responded that they would have their children vaccinated after the safety inspection of the flu vaccine was completed, while 43.0% said they would not.

On the other hand, 73.3% responded that they have either completed their own flu vaccination or intend to get vaccinated. Only 13.3% said they would not get vaccinated.

Meanwhile, more than half of the public answered that the responsibility for the suspension of government-procured flu vaccine administration, due to exposure to room temperature during distribution, lies with the distribution company. The response “The company in charge of distribution is responsible” was the highest at 56.0%. “The government overseeing the project is responsible” accounted for 39.5%, and “Don’t know” was 4.5%.

Rep. Jeon stated, “Although individuals must pay for their own vaccination, 7 out of 10 have already been vaccinated or intend to be vaccinated, whereas only 4 out of 10 said they would have their children vaccinated despite the children’s vaccination being free. This indicates the extent of concerns about the safety of the flu vaccine.”

He added, “A clear government stance on vaccine safety is necessary,” and “It is also essential to thoroughly investigate whether the government’s administrative guidance and response were appropriate.”

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