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Immunization
Study findings on immunization are outlined in reports from University of Rochester
March 4th, 2009
"Influenza vaccination has long been recommended for health care workers, but vaccination rates among this group have been low. Data on emergency medical services (EMS) personnel's vaccination status have not been published," investigators in the United States report. "This study compared self-reported vaccination rates and barriers among EMS and emergency department (ED) personnel. We conducted a cross-sectional survey of full-time EMS providers servicing metropolitan Rochester, New York, and a convenience sample of ED personnel in an academic medical center in Rochester, New York. Surveys, completed during July and August 2006, focused on influenza vaccination status...
Source: Vaccine Weekly (2009-03-04)
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