University students' knowledge, perceptions, and sources of information on routinely recommended vaccines.

To evaluate university students' perceptions of the importance of routine vaccines, knowledge of vaccines, most trusted sources of vaccine information, and interest in learning more about vaccines. 2,223 students attending four universities across Pennsylvania. A 32-question electronic survey was administered to university students between March and May 2023.

COVID-19 vaccine perspectives and uptake among university students three years into the pandemic.

Background: University students have been uniquely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic for the past three years (2020-2023). Understanding their COVID-19 perspectives, beliefs, and vaccine uptake may help to improve future vaccine initiatives and education.

Methods: A cross sectional, confidential, online survey was conducted at four universities in Pennsylvania in spring 2023 to assess undergraduate, graduate, and professional students' perspectives regarding their knowledge of COVID-19 vaccines, importance of COVID-19 vaccines and mandates, number of doses of COVID-19 vaccine received including the recent BA.