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Perspectives of Pulmonologists on the 2009-2010 H1N1 Vaccination Effort
Joint Authors
Wortley, Pascale M.
Cowan, Anne E.
Clark, Sarah J.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-01-04
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
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.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Clark, Sarah J.& Cowan, Anne E.& Wortley, Pascale M.. 2012. Perspectives of Pulmonologists on the 2009-2010 H1N1 Vaccination Effort. Pulmonary Medicine،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-462033
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Clark, Sarah J.…[et al.]. Perspectives of Pulmonologists on the 2009-2010 H1N1 Vaccination Effort. Pulmonary Medicine No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-6.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Clark, Sarah J.& Cowan, Anne E.& Wortley, Pascale M.. Perspectives of Pulmonologists on the 2009-2010 H1N1 Vaccination Effort. Pulmonary Medicine. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-462033
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-462033