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Provider recommendation is linked to high flu vaccine rates, but 1 in 5 parents said their child’s provider did not make a recommendation. Parents of children not getting flu vaccine this year reported 7 times more negative sources than positive sources about flu vaccine. Comments from family, friends, and other parents were the most common sources prompting parents to question or not want flu vaccine for their child.
Parents' awareness of disaster plans in children's early learning settings.
Half of parents said their young child age 2-5 was afraid of going to the doctor. 1 in 5 said it was hard to concentrate on what the doctor or nurse was saying because their young child was scared or upset. 1 in 25 had postponed a vaccine for their young child due to fear of doctor visits. Parents prepared their young child for the doctor by educating (with books, shows, or explanations) or placating (promising a treat or no shots).
1 in 6 parents say their teen experiences frequent sleep problems, having trouble falling asleep or staying asleep 3 or more nights per week. Among parents of teens with frequent sleep problems, only 40% say they or their teen have talked with a health care provider about how to address sleep problems. Parents believe that over-the-counter sleep medicine is safer for teens than prescription sleep medicine.