Evaluation of Knowledge and Attitude of Parents of Asthmatic Children on the Seasonal Flu Vaccine

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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A Content Analysis of Newspaper Coverage of the Seasonal Flu Vaccine in Ontario, Canada, October 2001 to March 2011

Journal of Health Communication ◽

10.1080/10810730.2016.1222038 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 21 (10) ◽

pp. 1088-1097 ◽

Cited By ~ 17

Author(s):

Samantha B. Meyer ◽

Stephanie K. Lu ◽

Laurie Hoffman-Goetz ◽

Bryan Smale ◽

Heather MacDougall ◽

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Keyword(s):

Content Analysis ◽

Newspaper Coverage ◽

Seasonal Flu ◽

Flu Vaccine

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Perspectives of Pulmonologists on the 2009-2010 H1N1 Vaccination Effort

Pulmonary Medicine ◽

10.1155/2012/306207 ◽

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.

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Should safety of the flu vaccine for cancer patients be reexamined?

F1000Research ◽

10.12688/f1000research.13428.1 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 7 ◽

pp. 1 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Slobodan Paessler ◽

Veljko Veljkovic

Keyword(s):

Experimental Data ◽

Cell Proliferation ◽

Influenza Vaccine ◽

Cancer Patients ◽

Influenza Infection ◽

Cell Proliferation And Migration ◽

Seasonal Flu ◽

Flu Vaccine ◽

And Migration ◽

Proliferation And Migration

Seasonal flu vaccine is recommended as the best protection for cancer patients against influenza infection. Recent in silico and experimental data suggest that antibodies elicited with influenza vaccine could activate bradykinin receptor B2-associated signaling pathway, which is also involved in cell proliferation and migration of tumor cells. These results point to an urgent need for the reexamination of safety of influenza vaccine(s) in cancer patients.

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