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2026
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- Factors Influencing Dengue Vaccine Acceptance Among Parents and Healthcare Workers in a Pediatric Setting in Malaysia Shang Yie Lau Jun Yi Lee Shi Peng Lee Zhan Jet Lim Wei En Loh Ming Lee Lee David Chun‐Ern Ng Pediatrics International ABSTRACT Background Dengue remains a major public health burden in Malaysia, with vaccination offering a promising strategy for control. Following conditional approval of the TAK‐003 vaccine for individuals aged 4 years and above, understanding acceptance among public and healthcare workers is essential. Methods This cross‐sectional study was conducted from November 2024 to April 2025 at a tertiary hospital in Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia. Parents/guardians of pediatric patients and healthcare workers completed a questionnaire on vaccine acceptance, decision‐making factors, and perceived promoters and barriers. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and univariate logistic regression. Results Of 386 participants (57% parents/guardians, 43% healthcare workers), 59.8% expressed willingness to receive the vaccine, while 53.7% of parents/guardians were willing to vaccinate their children. The most important decision‐making factors were vaccine efficacy, advice from healthcare professionals, and long‐term safety. Promoters included fears of severe dengue and belief in vaccine efficacy, while barriers included potential side effects, long‐term safety, and doubts about vaccine efficacy. No sociodemographic factor was significantly associated with vaccine acceptance. Conclusion This study, conducted within the first year of the dengue vaccine's approval in Malaysia, found a moderate level of acceptance. These early perceptions may evolve as awareness of the vaccine grows. 10.1111/ped.70412 http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/termsAndConditions#vor