Low uptake of influenza vaccine among university students: Evaluating predictors beyond cost and safety concerns

Influenza vaccine uptake among college students is very low. While making vaccine easily obtained may increase vaccine uptake, college students need to be motivated to get vaccinated. Typically healthy students may not perceive a need for influenza vaccine. Education about vaccinating healthy individuals to prevent the spread of influenza to close contacts, such as vulnerable family members, may provide this motivation to get vaccinated.