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Perspectives of Pulmonologists on the 2009-2010 H1N1 Vaccination Effort

Authors :
Sarah J. Clark
Anne E. Cowan
Pascale M. Wortley
Source :
Pulmonary Medicine, Vol 2012 (2012)
Publication Year :
2012
Publisher :
Hindawi Limited, 2012.

Abstract

Persons with high-risk conditions such as asthma were a target group for H1N1 vaccine recommendations. We conducted a mailed survey of a national sample of pulmonologists to understand their participation in the 2009-2010 H1N1 vaccine campaign. The response rate was 59%. The majority of pulmonologists strongly recommended H1N1 vaccine for children (73%) and adults aged 25–64 years (51%). Only 60% of respondents administered H1N1 vaccine in their practice compared to 87% who offered seasonal influenza vaccine. Other than vaccine supply, respondents who provided H1N1 vaccine reported few logistical problems. Two-thirds of respondents would be very likely to vaccinate during a future influenza pandemic; this rate was higher among those who provided H1N1 vaccine and/or seasonal flu vaccine. In total, the H1N1 vaccine-related experiences of pulmonologists seemed to be positive. However, additional efforts are needed to increase participation in future pandemic vaccination campaigns.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
20901836 and 20901844
Volume :
2012
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Pulmonary Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.b12c8f977d664f799690ba744e2dade2
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1155/2012/306207