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Perspectives of Pulmonologists on the 2009-2010 H1N1 Vaccination Effort
- Source :
- Pulmonary Medicine, Vol 2012 (2012)
- Publication Year :
- 2012
- Publisher :
- Hindawi Limited, 2012.
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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.
- Subjects :
- Diseases of the respiratory system
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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