Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2404590 | Vaccine | 2010 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Promotional campaigns recommend immunisation against influenza in healthcare workers (HCWs) but the uptake in this group remains low. We conducted a survey study during the 2008–2009 influenza vaccination period amongst future HCWs to quantify uptake and identify barriers to immunisation. Overall uptake was 8.0% (95% CI 5.9–10.8%), which is lower than the uptake amongst current HCWs (13.4%) and short of current government targets (75%). Knowledge about influenza was good but insufficient to encourage HCWs to get vaccinated. Promotional campaigns are needed that emphasise the role of vaccination in personal and patient protection.
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Authors
Debra L. Blank, David M.S. Bodansky, Anna Forbes, Emma Garde, Fleur Story, Andrea K. Roalfe, Lynda Tait,