DOI: https://doi.org/10.36347/sasjm.2025.v11i10.016

Pages: 1025-1035

The study titled “Assessment of Attitude and Current Practices among Healthcare Professionals on Vaccine safety in Pediatric Healthcare settings” conducted to research the attitudes and cutting-edge practices of healthcare specialists regarding vaccine safety within pediatric healthcare settings. With the growing significance of immunization in Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPDs) in children, the perceptions and attitudes of healthcare professionals are important. Healthcare professionals (HCPs) adhere to strict safety protocols as per National Standards when conducting immunization programs in pediatric practices. This involves assessing true contraindications and precautions before administering vaccines. Yet obstacles like misinformation and safety remain a deterrent for those who wish to cycle. Background A deeper understanding of the reasons behind under-immunization in pediatric population is essential for targeting strategies to maximize vaccine coverage for all recommended vaccines. Objective: The goal of the study was to assess the attitude and current practices of healthcare professionals towards side effects monitoring and vaccine safety communication in pediatric healthcare settings and to develop and targeted involvements and strategies aimed at enhancing vaccine acceptance, improving side effects monitoring protocols and addressing barriers to immunization among pediatric populations. Methodology: This is a prospective observational study. Healthcare Professionals involved in pediatric immunization programme were included in the study. After obtaining written informed consent, subjects were included in the study based on inclusion criteria, and data was gathered using a data collection form containing questioneries. All recorded data were entered using MS Excel software to analyse using ANOVA, Chi-square, T- test.