Table 1 Correct and incorrect answer

1 Vaccination prevents disease.

447 (84.7)

81 (15.3)

2 Vaccination is for all ages.

187 (35.4)

341 (64.4)

3 There are different types of vaccines

374 (70.8)

154 (29.2)

4 Active immunization is a killed or weakened form of a disease-causing agent.

341 (64.6)

187 (35.4)

5Passive immunization is an antibody from someone who was infected with the disease.

243 (46.0)

285 (54.0)

6 In some health situations, vaccines should not be given.

431 (81.6)

97 (18.4)

7 Vaccines need to be stored at more than 8 degrees Celsius and do not freeze.

206 (39.0)

322 (61.0)

8 The product should be used within 72 hours of the seal being broken.

56 (10.6)

472 (89.4)

9 There is a uniform immunization guideline for paediatric patients younger than two years.

343 (65.0)

185 (35.0)

10 Vaccination is harmful.

301 (57.0)

227 (43.0)

11 Are you in favour of vaccination?

496 (93.9)

32 (6.1)

12 Will recommend vaccination to others.

507 (96.0)

21 (4.0)

13 Vaccination should be initiated in the first week of age.

451 (85.4)

77 (14.6)

14 Were you informed about vaccination?

409 (77.5)

119 (22.5)

15 Did you read about vaccination in the media?

314 (59.5)

214 (40.5)

16 Did you see a television programme about vaccination?

367 (69.5)

161 (30.5)

17 Did you hear about vaccination on the radio?

214 (40.5)

314 (59.5)

18 Did you read about vaccination on the internet?

125 (23.7)

403 (76.3)

19 Did you obtain information about vaccination from an antenatal clinic?

348 (65.9)

180 (34.1)

20 Did you obtain information about vaccination from a maternity hospital or home?

212 (40.2)

316 (59.8)