Parental Perception and Barriers Regarding COVID-19 Vaccination in Technology Dependent Children

Children who use chronic home mechanical ventilation are considered a high-risk group for developing severe COVID 19 infection (Vasconcello-Castillo et al., 2020). These children have various diagnoses such as neuromuscular disease, sleep disorders and chronic lung disease. Many require continuous use of ventilatory support in the home and are at high risk for respiratory infections and mortality. Most of these patients need advanced nursing care and special respiratory equipment for airway clearance to prevent hospitalization.
Source: Journal of Pediatric Health Care - Category: Pediatrics Authors: Tags: Article Source Type: research