The missing link: Family physician perspectives on barriers and enablers to prescribing a new Meningococcal B vaccine and other recommended, non-government funded vaccines

IMD, while encountered rarely in clinical practice, is considered an important disease to vaccinate against by FPs. Cost and perceived low socioeconomic status of patients are substantial barriers to FPs prescribing Men B and other non-funded vaccines, and inclusion of such vaccines on the National Immunisation Program is likely to improve equity of access.