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Sağlık ve Toplum, vol.33, no.2, pp.202-213, 2023 (Peer-Reviewed Journal)
Background and Aim: This study aims to determine the opinions of parents with 0-24 month old chil-dren on the childhood vaccinations and vaccine rejection during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methos: Qualitative research design was used in the study. The study population consisted of parents with 0-24 month old children of in a provincial center in the Eastern Black Sea region of Turkey, and the sample consisted of 15 parents (10 females, 5 males). The data were collected through the 'Socio-demographic Information Form' and the 'Parental Opinion Form on Vaccination and Vaccine Rejec-tion'. Research findings are presented according to the COREQ checklist. Results: Interviews with parents with 0-24 month old children were collected under 4 themes. These themes were identified as 'Vaccine as a Protective Shield', 'Information, Trust and Communication', 'Opportunity, Availability and Awareness', and 'Stolen Health Rights and Vaccine Rejection'. Conclusion: It is recommended to increase parental knowledge and awareness of vaccines, to provide information about vaccines that are not included in the childhood vaccination calendar, and to im-prove the communication between health professionals and parents.