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Immunization
Researchers from Epidemic Intelligence Service report on findings in immunization
July 1st, 2008
Fresh data on immunization are presented in the report 'U.S. Healthcare personnel and influenza vaccination during the 2004-2005 vaccine shortage.' "Healthcare personnel with direct patient contact were prioritized for influenza vaccination during the 2004-2005 vaccine shortage. Data about vaccination coverage among healthcare personnel during vaccine shortages are limited," investigators in the United States report. "Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System 2005 data were analyzed in 2007 for a sample of healthcare facility workers (HCFW) aged 18-64 with (n=3456) and without (n=1153) direct patient contact and non-HCFWs (n=39,405). Chi-square tests and logistic...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2008-07-01)
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