Risk of Guillain-Barré syndrome after 2010–2011 influenza vaccination [PDF]
Influenza vaccination has been implicated in Guillain Barré Syndrome (GBS) although the evidence for this link is controversial. A case–control study was conducted between October 2010 and May 2011 in seven Italian Regions to explore the relation between
Beghi, E +12 more
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Adjuvanted influenza vaccines [PDF]
The search for adjuvants has been stimulated by the need to ensure greater protection against influenza among subjects who show a reduced immune response to conventional influenza vaccines. Aluminum salts have long been used but are not considered satisfactory.
N. Principi, S. Esposito
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Laypersons' perception of common cold and influenza prevention : a qualitative study in Austria, Belgium and Croatia [PDF]
Background: Common cold and influenza result in an increased number of primary care consultations, significant work/school absences and cause a socio-economic burden. Laypeople's perceptions and knowledge regarding common cold and influenza prevention is
Divjak, Asja Cosic +5 more
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Midwives\u27 knowledge, attitudes and learning needs regarding antenatal vaccination [PDF]
Objective: To determine the knowledge, attitudes and learning needs of midwives regarding antenatal vaccination. Design & Setting: A cross-sectional, paper-based survey of midwives employed at the only public tertiary maternity hospital in the Australian
Amirthalingam +32 more
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Background: This study was aimed at understanding the attitude on influenza and influenza vaccination among workers of community healthcare centers (CHCs) and investigating the barriers and facilitators for influenza vaccination.
Jianyong Shen +4 more
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Effectiveness of influenza vaccination in patients with end-stage renal disease receiving hemodialysis: a population-based study. [PDF]
BackgroundLittle is known on the effectiveness of influenza vaccine in ESRD patients. This study compared the incidence of hospitalization, morbidity, and mortality in end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients undergoing hemodialysis (HD) between cohorts ...
Chang, Chiz-Tzung +9 more
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Assessing optimal target populations for influenza vaccination programmes: an evidence synthesis and modelling study. [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Influenza vaccine policies that maximise health benefit through efficient use of limited resources are needed. Generally, influenza vaccination programmes have targeted individuals 65 y and over and those at risk, according to World Health ...
Baguelin, Marc +5 more
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Factors predicting influenza vaccination adherence among patients in dialysis: an Italian survey
Introduction: The aim of this study was to investigate knowledge and practices about influenza among patients on dialysis services of Italian hospitals at risk of severe influenza infection and vaccine and to identify predictive factors to vaccination ...
Claudio Battistella +22 more
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Disparities in influenza vaccination: Arab Americans in California
Background Influenza vaccination among minoritized groups remains below federal benchmarks in the United States (US). We used data from the 2004–2016 California Health Interview Surveys (CHIS) to characterize influenza vaccination patterns among Arab ...
Rose-Marie Jungquist, Nadia N. Abuelezam
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Preventing respiratory viral transmission in long-term care: Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of healthcare personnel [PDF]
OBJECTIVETo examine knowledge and attitudes about influenza vaccination and infection prevention practices among healthcare personnel (HCP) in a long-term-care (LTC) setting.DESIGNKnowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) survey.SETTINGAn LTC facility in
Babcock, Hilary M +6 more
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