Understanding vaccination attitudes during mild fever

Knowledge, Attitudes, Perceptions and Behaviors of Healthcare Professionals and the General Population Regarding Vaccination During Febrile Illness

Observational Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne · NCT06959420

This study looks at how healthcare workers and the general public feel about getting vaccinated when they have a mild fever to see what might help or stop them from getting vaccinated in those situations.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment630 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorCentre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne Academic / other
Locations1 site (Saint-Etienne)
Trial IDNCT06959420 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study investigates the knowledge, attitudes, perceptions, and behaviors of healthcare professionals and the general population regarding vaccination during febrile illnesses. It aims to identify barriers and incentives that affect vaccination decisions in these situations, where guidelines are often unclear. By utilizing questionnaires, the study seeks to gather insights that could lead to improved vaccination rates and reduced missed opportunities for immunization during mild fevers.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates include healthcare professionals who administer vaccines and adults aged 18 years and older from the general population.

Not a fit: Patients under the age of 18 and healthcare professionals who do not participate in vaccination practices will not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance vaccination coverage and ensure timely immunization even during mild febrile illnesses.

How similar studies have performed: While there may be limited data on this specific approach, studies addressing vaccination attitudes and practices have shown potential for improving immunization rates.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Healthcare professionals : to administer vaccines as part of their usual practice
* General population: adults aged 18 years old and over.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Healthcare professionals: professionals that do not vaccinate patients in their usual practice.
* General population : individuals under the age of 18 years old.

Where this trial is running

Saint-Etienne

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Febrile IllnessVaccinationImmunizationFebrile illnessMild feverEfficacySafety
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.