Health Protection Agency Center for Infections, London
Local health providers in England divided on influenza vaccine in older adults
Published in Medicine and Law Weekly, May 26th, 2006
"A small national study was carried out in England in 2003/2004 to ascertain the views of primary care trusts (PCTs) and general practitioners (GPs) on whether influenza immunization should be extended to all people aged 50-64 years from the current recommendation of 65 years or more. Results showed that as many primary care trusts would be in favor, as would not be in favor. A similarly divided view was expressed by general practitioners," scientists writing in the journal Vaccine report.
"Vaccine uptake rates for high-risk (HR) and low-risk (LR)...
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