Abstract Context: Older adults are at increased risk of vaccine-preventable infections due to immunosenescence and multimorbidity. Despite international recommendations, routine vaccination of adults aged ≥60 years is not widely practiced in India, and evidence on healthcare professionals’ knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) remains limited. Aims: To assess KAP related to vaccination in older adults among healthcare professionals in India. Settings and Design: A multicentre, cross-sectional, questionnaire-based online study. Subjects and Methods: A structured KAP questionnaire was administered to healthcare professionals with an MBBS degree or higher between December 2024 and January 2025. Ethical approval was obtained from the Institutional Ethics Committee of All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh. Statistical Analysis Used: Descriptive statistics were used, and associations were analyzed using Chi-square or Fisher’s exact tests. Composite KAP scores were calculated, subgroup comparisons used t -tests or one-way analysis of variance, and internal consistency was assessed using Cronbach’s alpha. Results: Among 240 participants, 74.2% were aware of vaccination needs in adults aged ≥60 years, and 64.2% were familiar with immunosenescence. Knowledge was highest for pneumococcal, coronavirus disease 2019, and influenza vaccines. Attitudes were favorable, with 92.9% supporting routine vaccination. Cost and fear of side effects were common barriers. Nearly all respondents (99.6%) would recommend vaccination if included in the National Immunisation Programme. Conclusions: Despite favorable attitudes, gaps in knowledge persist, underscoring the need for targeted education and supportive national policies to improve older adult vaccination.
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