Childhood Vaccine Safety Beliefs Questionnaire
A questionnaire that measures your personal beliefs about the safety of childhood vaccines and any concerns you may have about possible side effects.
This is a survey, not a blood test Measures attitudes toward vaccine safety Helps healthcare providers understand patient concerns Results inform communication strategies No physical sample is required
Key facts at a glance
- LOINC
- 99664-5
- Short code
- AGREEMENTWITHSTATEMENTCHILDHOODVACCINESHAVEMANYKNOWNHARMFULSIDEEFFECTS
- Synonyms
- —
- Category
- cardiac
- Sample
- serum
- Container
- Red-top tube (SST)
- Units
- N/A
- Ref low
- 140
- Ref high
- 280
- Critical range
- — – 1000 N/A
- Fasting
- false
- Population
- adult
- Sex
- all
- Age range
- 18–65 years
- CPT
- 83615
- Specimen volume
- 5 mL
- Stability
- Room temperature: 4h, Refrigerated: 24h, Frozen: 7d
- Hemolysis max
- 500
- Lipemia max
- 1000
- Icterus max
- 500
- TAT
- 4–24 hours
- Order
- routine
What is this test?
This is not a traditional laboratory test. It is a survey questionnaire that measures how much you agree or disagree with the statement: 'Childhood vaccines have many known harmful side effects.' Your response helps healthcare providers understand your beliefs and concerns about vaccine safety.
How is it performed?
You will be asked to rate your level of agreement on a scale, typically from 'strongly agree' to 'strongly disagree.' No blood sample or physical examination is required. This is often part of a larger health survey or during a healthcare visit.
Why is it important?
Understanding patient beliefs about vaccines helps healthcare providers tailor their communication and address specific concerns. This can improve vaccine confidence and ultimately protect community health.
Reference range
Adult: 140-280 U/LN/A
This entry represents a survey question about vaccine safety beliefs, not an actual laboratory test. The LOINC code 99664-5 may represent a survey instrument. No specimen collection is applicable.
Clinical interpretation
How abnormal results are interpreted and what conditions they suggest.
This survey helps identify patients who may have concerns about vaccine safety. Healthcare providers can use this information to have respectful, personalized conversations about vaccines, address misconceptions, and support informed decision-making. It is particularly useful in primary care and public health settings.
Frequently asked questions
Is this a blood test?
Will my answers affect my medical care?
Is it okay to disagree with the statement?
Who can see my responses?
Sources
- 1CDC - Vaccine SafetySource
- 2WHO - Vaccine SafetySource
- 3
Click any link to access the full source. PubMed Central (PMC) links provide free full-text access.
This information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
This content is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the guidance of a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you have about a medical condition, and never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you read here.
If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your local emergency number or go to the nearest emergency department immediately.
Medically reviewed by WellAlly Editorial Team Last reviewed August 17, 2026. · Read our editorial policy