Acceptability of intranasal live attenuated influenza vaccine, influenza knowledge and vaccine intent in The Gambia.

The burden of influenza is increasingly recognised in Africa. The WHO recommends introducing influenza vaccination to high-risk groups: pregnant women, children 98%, but no association with influenza knowledge or difference between groups was observed. Various health belief constructs were associated with vaccine intent.LAIV acceptability was higher in those with first-hand experience. Influenza vaccine intent was also high. Incorporation of seasonal LAIV into the childhood immunisation schedule in The Gambia would be feasible, particularly if combined with community-based health education.