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- Title
Perspectives of Pulmonologists on the 2009-2010 H1N1 Vaccination Effort.
- Authors
Clark, Sarah J; Cowan, Anne E; Wortley, Pascale M
- Abstract
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.
- Publication
Pulmonary medicine, 2012, Vol 2012, p306207
- ISSN
2090-1844
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1155/2012/306207