COVID-19 vaccine acceptance and uptake among caregivers of children aged 5-11 years in Ontario, Canada: A cross-sectional survey.

Introduction: Although COVID-19 vaccine safety in 5-11-year-old children has been documented, half of Ontarian children this age remain unvaccinated. This study aimed to assess caregivers' vaccine acceptance for 5-11-year-old children and identify factors associated with vaccine non-acceptance.

Methods: A multi-language self-administered survey was sent to caregivers of 5-11-year-old children through schools and community health centers within the Greater Toronto Area from April-July 2022.