2024 Public Health Actions to Reduce the Burden of Asthma: Influenza and COVID-19 Vaccination Uptake Among People with Asthma

This study sought to identify COVID-19 and influenza vaccination rates and barriers among people with asthma. The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) conducted an online survey from April to May in 2022 among a convenience sample of 350 individuals with asthma. Most survey respondents reported that they had received an influenza vaccine for the 2021-2022 flu season (77%) and at least 1 dose of a COVID-19 vaccine (87%). Age, gender, race and ethnicity, and household income were significantly associated with influenza vaccination. Age and urban-rural classification were associated with COVID-19 vaccination. Access issues were not commonly reported as vaccination barriers, highlighting educational opportunities.