Forgone vaccination during childhood and adolescence: Findings of a statewide survey of parents

► We assessed forgone vaccination for a statewide sample of children (ages 1-17). ► Overall, 12% of parents reported having refused or delayed vaccine for their child. ► The most commonly forgone vaccines were flu and human papillomavirus. ► Forgone vaccination correlated with more education and healthier feeding practices. ► Forgone vaccination was also more common among parents whose child was born early.