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Immunization
Research from University of Manchester broadens understanding of immunization
January 21st, 2009
According to a study from the United Kingdom, "We sent a questionnaire to 38% (1084) of 2817 parents whose daughters had been offered human papillomavirus vaccination and who had agreed to participate." "Of these, 60% (651) returned a questionnaire. Responses suggested that fact sheets and parent information evenings confirmed, rather than changed, consent decisions," wrote R. Stretch and colleagues, University of Manchester. The researchers concluded: "The views of active refusers on safety and efficacy may be difficult to change, lowering vaccine coverage." Stretch and colleagues published the results of their research in...
Source: Vaccine Weekly (2009-01-21)
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