| Autor: |
Blank Patricia R, Holm Majbrit V, Szucs Thomas D |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Rok vydání: |
2007 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
BMC Infectious Diseases, Vol 7, Iss 1, p 144 (2007) |
| Druh dokumentu: |
article |
| ISSN: |
1471-2334 |
| DOI: |
10.1186/1471-2334-7-144 |
| Popis: |
Abstract Background To assess influenza vaccination coverage from 2001 to 2006 in Germany, to understand drivers and barriers to vaccination and to identify vaccination intentions for season 2006/07. Methods 9,990 telephone-based household surveys from age 14 were conducted between 2001 and 2006. Essentially, the same questionnaire was used in all seasons. Results The influenza vaccination coverage rate reached 32.5% in 2005/06. In the elderly (≥60 years), the vaccination rate reached 58.9% in 2005/06. In those aged 65 years and older, it was 63.4%. Perceiving influenza as a serious illness was the most frequent reason for getting vaccinated. Thirteen percent of those vaccinated in 2005/06 indicated the threat of avian flu as a reason. The main reason for not getting vaccinated was thinking about it without putting it into practice. The major encouraging factor to vaccination was a recommendation by the family doctor. 49.6% of the respondents intend to get vaccinated against influenza in season 2006/07. Conclusion Increasing vaccination rates were observed from 2001 to 2006 in Germany. The threat of avian influenza and the extended reimbursement programs may have contributed to the recent increase. |
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