Illustrative quotes—acceptability of four vaccines at 12-month booster visit
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I just put my trust in the fact that it’s the best thing for her and I’m sure the healthcare professionals know what they are doing and so I don’t think about it too much. L004b (White British mother, fully immunised children, group interview) |
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I just, with having two really young children, the logistics of getting a doctor’s appointment, getting there, and if, it sounds odd but if they’re gonna be ill anyway, and as long as the fever’s not more dangerous, I’m not too, I, I don’t feel strongly. L001a (White British mother, fully immunised children, group interview) |
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I know it’s not nice when they’re having it done, but it only lasts for a few minutes, and I think for the sake of having the whole build up of going back again for another set and will they get another fever again and will it happen again, I think sometimes it’s just… Best to get it all out of the way, let them have their five min’ cry and forget it. (laughter) L003c (White British mother, fully immunised children, group interview) |
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I’ll prefer to split because her immune system, you know, can be built and have a chance; if you give too much, you never know what could happen. OK, it’s in one sense that’s like, you know, we have to come back a few times, but on the other hand it’s my baby, you know, health, so… L003a (Polish mother, partially immunised children, group interview) |