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Table 6 Possible barriers for applying the proposed 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’s number

Theme

Verbatim

Quote 19

Less aftercare for young children

« Would parents bring us their 16/18-months old child if there is no vaccine to do? » (FG paediatrician, female, 58, urban practice)

Quote 20

Doubts about vaccination effectiveness

« It makes me sick to see them vaccinated at nine months, I think that's a false security because they are not protected » (FG paediatrician, female, 62, rural practice)

Quote 21

Fearing a financial motivation

« If it's only tied to an economic reason, then it is not reliable anymore » (FGR, man, GP, 57, rural practice)

Quote 22

Hard catch-up vaccination schedule

« It is difficult to get used to changes » (FGF, female, GP, 57, rural practice)

  1. GP General Practitioner, FG Focus Group.