scholarly journals Perspectives of Pulmonologists on the 2009-2010 H1N1 Vaccination Effort

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Sarah J. Clark ◽  
Anne E. Cowan ◽  
Pascale M. Wortley
Keyword(s):  
Seasonal Influenza ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Influenza Pandemic ◽  
National Sample ◽  
H1n1 Vaccine ◽  
Vaccine Recommendations ◽  
Seasonal Flu ◽  
Flu Vaccine ◽  
Vaccination Campaigns ◽  
Mailed Survey

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.

Factors Associated With Emergency Medical Services Providers’ Acceptance of the Seasonal Influenza Vaccine

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Andrew J. Rosenblum ◽  
Christopher M. Wend ◽  
Ruthe Huang ◽  
Scott Spangler ◽  
Daniel J. Barnett ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Influenza Vaccination ◽  
Emergency Medical Services ◽  
Seasonal Influenza ◽  
Full Range ◽  
Medical Services ◽  
Vaccine Acceptance ◽  
Emergency Medical ◽  
Primary Prevention Strategy ◽  
Seasonal Flu ◽  
Flu Vaccine

Abstract Objective: Influenza vaccination remains the most effective primary prevention strategy for seasonal influenza. This research explores the percentage of emergency medical services (EMS) clinicians who received the seasonal flu vaccine in a given year, along with their reasons for vaccine acceptance and potential barriers. Methods: A survey was distributed to all EMS clinicians in Virginia during the 2018-2019 influenza season. The primary outcome was vaccination status. Secondary outcomes were attitudes and perceptions toward influenza vaccination, along with patient care behaviors when treating an influenza patient. Results: Ultimately, 2796 EMS clinicians throughout Virginia completed the survey sufficiently for analysis. Participants were mean 43.5 y old, 60.7% male, and included the full range of certifications. Overall, 79.4% of surveyed EMS clinicians received a seasonal flu vaccine, 74% had previously had the flu, and 18% subjectively reported previous side effects from the flu vaccine. Overall, 54% of respondents believed their agency has influenza or respiratory specific plans or procedures. Conclusions: In a large, state-wide survey of EMS clinicians, overall influenza vaccination coverage was 79.4%. Understanding the underlying beliefs of EMS clinicians remains a critical priority for protecting these frontline clinicians. Agencies should consider practical policies, such as on-duty vaccination, to increase uptake.

scholarly journals A Campaign to Improve Seasonal Influenza Immunization Compliance in a University Nursing Health and Wellness Clinic: A Case Study

2020 ◽  
pp. 7-9
Author(s):  
Helen Reyes ◽  
Collette Loftin ◽  
Vicki Hartin ◽  
Teresa Smoot ◽  
J Dirk Nelson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Seasonal Influenza ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Community Response ◽  
Health And Wellness ◽  
Influenza Immunization ◽  
Healthy People 2020 ◽  
Seasonal Flu ◽  
Flu Vaccine ◽  
The University ◽  
Nursing Health

Seasonal influenza can result in enormous physical and economic burdens. Healthy People 2020 report that substantially fewer than the recommended 70% in most age groups actually receive the immunization (Bekkat-Berkani & Romano-Massotti, 2018). The purpose of this study was to ascertain whether the WTAMU Nursing Health and Wellness Clinic seasonal flu campaign was considered effective and advantageous to those who received it on campus. A brief survey was developed for distribution to those who received the influenza immunization during the 2018-2019 flu seasons. Making the flu vaccine convenient and inexpensive/free has been an effective mechanism to improve immunization acceptance in our community. Response rate for the survey was 61% or 106 individuals with 44%, reporting that they would not have sought out the seasonal flu immunization had it not been made available on the university campus. More importantly, when the 106 participants were asked where on campus they received their immunization, only 41% physically came to the nursing clinic, while 59% were provided the vaccine in their office or departmental workplace. Of those individuals receiving immunization in their office or workplace, 38% reported that had it not been provided in this setting, they would not have gone to the nursing clinic or elsewhere to be immunized. Of those responding to the survey, 61% reported having received an influenza immunization during the 2017-2018 seasons. The remaining 39% of respondents either could not recall or denied receiving the vaccine. However, when asked about their intentions to be immunized in the 2019-2020 season, 90% of the participants related positive intention to receive the seasonal flu immunization.

scholarly journals Adverse effects of seasonal flu vaccine and new influenza A (H1N1) vaccine in health care workers

2013 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joan Inglés Torruella ◽  
Rosa Gil Soto ◽  
Rosa Carreras Valls ◽  
Judith Valverde Lozano ◽  
Dolors Benito Carreras ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Adverse Effects ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Influenza A ◽  
H1n1 Vaccine ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
Influenza A H1n1 ◽  
Seasonal Flu ◽  
Flu Vaccine

scholarly journals Uptake and Attitudes About Immunizations in People With Multiple Sclerosis

2021 ◽  
pp. 10.1212/CPJ.0000000000001099
Author(s):  
Ruth Ann Marrie ◽  
Leanne Kosowan ◽  
Gary R Cutter ◽  
Robert Fox ◽  
Amber Salter
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Influenza Vaccine ◽  
Seasonal Influenza ◽  
Vaccine Uptake ◽  
Research Committee ◽  
Personal Preference ◽  
The North ◽  
Seasonal Flu ◽  
Flu Vaccine ◽  
American Research

AbstractObjective:By surveying a multiple sclerosis (MS) population, we tested the hypothesis that influenza vaccine uptake would not meet public health targets in a large multiple and that vaccine misconceptions would contribute to lower than desired uptake.Methods:In Spring 2020, we surveyed participants in the North American Research Committee on Multiple Sclerosis (NARCOMS) Registry regarding vaccinations. Participants reported whether they had received hepatitis A, hepatitis B, pneumococcal, shingles, varicella, measles/mumps/rubella, tetanus or influenza vaccines. Participants who had not received influenza vaccine last year reported why not. We summarized responses descriptively. Using multivariable logistic regression, we assessed participant characteristics associated with uptake of seasonal influenza vaccine.Results:Of 5,244 eligible respondents, 80.8% were female, with a mean (SD) age of 61.8 (10.1) years. Overall, 43.0% (2161/5032) of participants reported that their neurologist had ever asked about their immunization history. The percentage of participants who received the seasonal flu vaccine last year ranged from 59.1% among those aged 18-24 to 79.9% for persons aged ≥65 years. Among those who did not get the influenza vaccination those most common reasons were personal preference (29.6%), concerns about possible adverse effects in general (29.3%), and concerns that the vaccine would worsen their MS (23.7%).Conclusion:Vaccination uptake is lower than desired in the MS population as compared to existing recommendations, including for seasonal influenza. Misconceptions about the safety of vaccination in the context of MS and personal preference appear to play important roles in vaccination choices, highlighting the importance of education about these issues.

scholarly journals Reasons for Low Pandemic H1N1 2009 Vaccine Acceptance within a College Sample

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Russell D. Ravert ◽  
Linda Y. Fu ◽  
Gregory D. Zimet
Keyword(s):  
Health Beliefs ◽  
Influenza A ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Health Belief ◽  
Vaccine Safety ◽  
H1n1 Vaccine ◽  
Influenza A H1n1 ◽  
College Population ◽  
Seasonal Flu ◽  
Flu Vaccine

This study examined health beliefs associated with novel influenza A (H1N1) immunization among US college undergraduates during the 2009-2010 pandemic. Undergraduates (ages 18–24 years) from a large Midwestern University were invited to complete an online survey during March, 2010, five months after H1N1 vaccines became available. Survey items measured H1N1 vaccine history and H1N1-related attitudes based on the health belief literature. Logistic regression was used to identify attitudes associated with having received an H1N1 vaccine, and thematic analysis of student comments was conducted to further understand influences on vaccine decisions. Among the 296 students who participated in the survey, 15.2% reported having received an H1N1 vaccine. In regression analysis, H1N1 immunization was associated with seasonal flu vaccine history, perceived vaccine effectiveness, perceived obstacles to vaccination, and vaccine safety concerns. Qualitative results illustrate the relationship of beliefs to vaccine decisions, particularly in demonstrating that students often held concerns that vaccine could cause H1N1 or side effects. Vaccine safety, efficacy, and obstacles to immunization were major considerations in deciding whether to accept the H1N1 pandemic vaccine. Therefore, focusing on those aspects might be especially useful in future vaccine efforts within the college population.

CDC to Monitor Seasonal Flu Vaccine for Seizures

2010 ◽  
Vol 44 (10) ◽  
pp. 14
Author(s):  
SHARON WORCESTER
Keyword(s):  
Seasonal Flu ◽  
Flu Vaccine

High-Dose Seasonal Flu Vaccine Ready for 2010–2011

2010 ◽  
Vol 43 (9) ◽  
pp. 33
Author(s):  
MARY ELLEN SCHNEIDER
Keyword(s):  
High Dose ◽  
Seasonal Flu ◽  
Flu Vaccine

High-Dose Seasonal Flu Vaccine Set for 2010–2011

2010 ◽  
Vol 40 (10) ◽  
pp. 15
Author(s):  
MARY ELLEN SCHNEIDER
Keyword(s):  
High Dose ◽  
Seasonal Flu ◽  
Flu Vaccine

scholarly journals Perceptions of Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Among U.S. Army Civilians and Dependents in the Kaiserslautern Military Community: A Mixed-Methods Survey

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Veronica M Burns ◽  
Fritz M Castillo ◽  
Rodney L Coldren ◽  
Trisha Prosser ◽  
Renee L Howell ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Seasonal Influenza ◽  
Medical Center ◽  
Vaccine Uptake ◽  
Free Text ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Military Health ◽  
Influenza Outbreak ◽  
Flu Vaccination ◽  
Flu Vaccine

ABSTRACT Introduction Influenza is a globally occurring viral respiratory infection that can lead to hospitalizations and death. An influenza outbreak can interfere with combat readiness in a military setting, as the infection can incapacitate soldiers. Vaccination remains the most effective tool to prevent and mitigate seasonal influenza. Although influenza vaccinations for U.S. Army soldiers can be monitored through military health systems, those systems cannot capture DoD civilians and Army dependents who may not use military health services. This study aims to gauge flu vaccine uptake and perceptions in U.S. Army civilians and dependents. Materials and Methods An online survey was e-mailed to civilian and dependent enrollees of Landstuhl Regional Medical Center. The survey contained 24 questions pertaining to demographics, vaccine history, history of the flu, and beliefs toward vaccines. Chi-square tests, t-tests, and logistic regressions were performed to investigate the association between demographic, behavior, and belief factors with vaccine uptake. Free-text answers were coded and categorized by themes. Results Over 70% of respondents were vaccinated for the flu. There were differences between vaccinated and unvaccinated respondents regarding their perceptions of barriers to vaccination, benefits of the flu vaccine, severity of flu symptoms, and personal risk of getting ill with the flu. After controlling for confounders, flu vaccination in the previous season and healthcare worker status were associated with increased vaccine uptake, while perceived barriers to influenza vaccination were associated with decreased vaccine uptake. Conclusions Flu vaccine uptake may be increased by increasing access to vaccination, promoting vaccination and addressing concerns at the provider level, and engaging positively framed public messaging. Increasing flu vaccine uptake is of particular importance as the flu season approaches during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic.

scholarly journals The development of a digital intervention to increase influenza vaccination amongst pregnant women

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
pp. 205520762110121
Author(s):  
Joanne E Parsons ◽  
Katie V Newby ◽  
David P French ◽  
Elizabeth Bailey ◽  
Nadia Inglis
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Qualitative Methodology ◽  
Intervention Mapping ◽  
Vaccine Uptake ◽  
Flu Vaccination ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Diverse Area ◽  
Seasonal Flu ◽  
Flu Vaccine ◽  
The Uk

Objective Pregnant women and unborn babies are at increased risk of complications from influenza, including pneumonia, yet in the UK, uptake of flu vaccination amongst this population remains <50%. Pregnant women hold beliefs about risks of flu and efficacy of vaccination that consistently predict them to decline vaccination. This study aimed to develop a theory and evidence-based intervention addressing these beliefs to promote flu vaccine uptake. Methods The intervention was developed by behavioural scientists, pregnant women, midwives, clinicians and Public Health professionals, informed by Intervention Mapping. Six predefined steps were performed in line with Intervention Mapping. Results The intervention is an animation addressing beliefs about risks of flu and efficacy of vaccination. Preliminary testing using qualitative methodology indicates the information within the animation is appropriate, and the animation is acceptable to pregnant women. Conclusions This is the first known intervention for pregnant women, aiming to increase flu vaccination through addressing risk and efficacy appraisals. It has been implemented within seasonal flu vaccination campaigns during 2018/19 and 2019/20 within one geographically and ethnically diverse area of the UK.

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