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IPC Perspectives on the CDC’s Vaccine Schedule Update

This brief survey is intended to gather input from infection prevention and control (IPC) professionals on how recent CDC vaccine schedule updates are affecting practice, communication, and perceived risk in health care settings. Responses are anonymous.
1.How familiar are you with the CDC’s most recent vaccine schedule update?
2.How clearly do you feel the rationale for the updated vaccine recommendations has been communicated to infection prevention professionals?
Very clearly
Somewhat clearly
Not very clearly
Not at all clearly
3.Do you believe the updated vaccine schedule reflects current US epidemiology and patient risk?
4.Since the update, have you experienced increased questions or concerns from staff, patients, or families about vaccination?
5.How concerned are you that changes in routine vaccine recommendations could affect vaccine confidence among patients or families?
Very concerned
Moderately concerned
Slightly concerned
Not concerned
6.How concerned are you that the updated vaccine schedule could increase the risk of vaccine-preventable disease in your facility or community?
Very concerned
Moderately concerned
Slightly concerned
Not concerned
7.Has your infection prevention program had to adjust education, messaging, or policies in response to the updated vaccine schedule?
8.How confident do you feel responding to vaccine-related questions following the schedule update?
Very confident
Somewhat confident
Not very confident
Not confident at all
9.What additional support would be most helpful to you right now?
Not needed at this time
Somewhat helpful
Helpful
Mandatory
Clearer CDC communication and guidance
Talking points or educational materials for staff and families
Position statements from professional organizations
Data on the expected impact of the changes
Leadership guidance on messaging
10.In your opinion, how should infection prevention voices be incorporated into future vaccine policy discussions? [Choose the answer you think is most important]
11.Is there anything else you would like to share about how the CDC’s vaccine schedule update has affected your role or facility?
12.What is your title?
13.What is your workplace setting?