Perspectives of Pulmonologists on the 2009-2010 H1N1 Vaccination Effort
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 pulmonologis...
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| description | 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. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-b12c8f977d664f799690ba744e2dade22025-08-20T03:39:26ZengWileyPulmonary Medicine2090-18362090-18442012-01-01201210.1155/2012/306207306207Perspectives of Pulmonologists on the 2009-2010 H1N1 Vaccination EffortSarah J. Clark0Anne E. Cowan1Pascale M. Wortley2Child Health Evaluation and Research (CHEAR) Unit, University of Michigan, 300 N Ingalls, Room 6E06, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5456, USAChild Health Evaluation and Research (CHEAR) Unit, University of Michigan, 300 N Ingalls, Room 6E06, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5456, USAImmunization Services Division, NCIRD, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA 30333, USAPersons 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.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/306207 |
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| title | Perspectives of Pulmonologists on the 2009-2010 H1N1 Vaccination Effort |
| title_full | Perspectives of Pulmonologists on the 2009-2010 H1N1 Vaccination Effort |
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| title_short | Perspectives of Pulmonologists on the 2009-2010 H1N1 Vaccination Effort |
| title_sort | perspectives of pulmonologists on the 2009 2010 h1n1 vaccination effort |
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