Immunization rates "have declined since COVID-19" according to research commissioned by the federal government and conducted by Ekos Research Associates. The resulting report, "Childhood Vaccination Marketing Campaign Survey 2022," was delivered to Health Canada on Feb. 15, 2023, and was first obtained by Blacklock's Reporter.

"This public opinion research will inform the development of the new multi-year Childhood Vaccination marketing strategy to promote the safety, effectiveness, and importance of vaccines," the report said.

Only 39 percent of respondents said they accept all recommended childhood vaccines and have no doubts or concerns about vaccinating their child—a drop from 48 percent in 2017.

One in three parents (33 percent) indicated they accept government-recommended vaccines, but have "minor doubts and concerns."

Another five percent of parents said they are going along with childhood vaccines but "have many doubts and concerns."