PHILIPSBURG:--- Collective Prevention Services, St. Maarten Medical Center and Radboudumc in the Netherlands are inviting parents and expectant parents to participate in a community survey on vaccination perceptions and awareness of respiratory syncytial virus, commonly known as RSV.
VSA Minister Claret Connor highlighted the survey during Wednesday’s Council of Ministers press briefing.
He said the research seeks insight into public awareness, concerns, and perceptions about RSV vaccination, with particular attention to expectant parents and parents of young children aged zero to five.
The minister said similar surveys are being conducted in Curaçao and Aruba.
Connor encouraged eligible residents to share their views, saying community feedback is essential to strengthening public-health prevention efforts.
The survey is available in English, Spanish, Creole, and Dutch and can be accessed through the QR code on its promotional flyer.
Residents seeking further information can contact CPS at 542-1570 or St. Maarten Medical Center at 543-1111.