Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Uptake in a Respiratory Outpatients Clinic

Influenza is an acute viral respiratory illness that continues to cause significant morbidity and mortality in Ireland. Despite well-established national and international guidelines1 and increased public awareness campaigns, vaccine uptake rates are well below target worldwide2. We performed an aud...

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Published in:	Irish medical journal Vol. 110; no. 2; p. 517
Main Authors:	Rossiter, A, O'Morain, N R, Varghese, C, Lane, S
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Ireland 10-02-2017
Subjects:	Ambulatory Care Facilities Humans Influenza Vaccines - administration & dosage Influenza, Human - prevention & control Ireland Outpatients Seasons Tertiary Care Centers Vaccination - statistics & numerical data Ireland
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Summary:	Influenza is an acute viral respiratory illness that continues to cause significant morbidity and mortality in Ireland. Despite well-established national and international guidelines1 and increased public awareness campaigns, vaccine uptake rates are well below target worldwide2. We performed an audit of influenza vaccine uptake at a Respiratory outpatient clinic in a tertiary referral centre. 54% (n=41) of patients received the annual vaccine, well below the target of 75% set by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC).
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ISSN:	0332-3102