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Immunization
Scientists at University of British Columbia publish research in immunization
May 21st, 2008
In this recent report published in the Canadian Journal of Public Health - Revue Canadienne de Sante Publique, researchers in Vancouver, Canada conducted a study "To explore the perspectives of older adults on the acceptability of reminder letters for influenza vaccinations. We randomly selected 23 family physicians from each Family Health and Primary Care network participating in a demonstration project designed to increase the delivery of preventive services in Ontario." "From the roster of each physician, we surveyed 35 randomly selected patients over 65 years of age who recently received a reminder letter regarding influenza vaccinations from their physician....
Source: Vaccine Weekly (2008-05-21)
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