28 Vaccination experiences for children with special needs - An examination of the impact of behaviours on vaccine uptake

Abstract Background While vaccines have been one of the most effective medical interventions to reduce the morbidity and mortality of many communicable illnesses, many factors have led to suboptimal immunization rates amongst paediatric patients. One of which that has not been explored widely in research literature is the impact of maladaptive behaviours on annual immunization rates. Behaviours such as aggression, agitation and flight are …