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Table 3 Conditions leading to the easy application of the vaccination schedule

From: How French physicians manage with a future change in the primary vaccination of infants against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis and poliomyelitis? A qualitative study with focus groups

Quote number

Theme

Verbatim

Quote 1

Acceptance of the patient

« I rarely meet people who refuse » (FGR male, GP, 57, rural practice)

Quote 2

Vaccines and their power of persuasion

« It’s easier for parents to accept vaccines that are unknown to the public, for instance, the meningococcal C vaccine. Because there is the magical word. The word “meningitis” is scary…! » (FG paediatrician, female, 62, urban practice)

Quote 3

Physician-patient relationship

« They trust their GP, their family physician. If the physician is not that sure, it is less probable that the vaccination will be done » (FGR, man, GP, 50, mixed practice)

Quote 4

Broadcasting information

« Meningitis, (…) it is widely understood (…) because there have been cases and this information has been broadcasted » (FGR, female, GP, 40, rural practice)

Quote 5

Vaccine reimbursement

« (…) As long as vaccine is reimbursed, [it is easier] to obtain their consent for vaccinations » (FGR, man, GP, 55, urban practice)

  1. GP General Practitioner, FG Focus Group.