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Immunization
Research data from Boston University update understanding of immunization
April 15th, 2009
"In the United States, infections related to influenza result in a huge burden to the health care system and emergency departments (EDs). Influenza vaccinations are a safe, cost-effective means to prevent morbidity and mortality," scientists in the United States report. "We sought to understand the factors that contribute to the professional and personal influenza vaccination practices of health care workers in the ED setting by assessing their knowledge, attitudes, and practices with regards to the influenza vaccine. A cross-sectional study of all full-time ED staff (nurses, emergency medicine residents, and emergency medicine faculty) at an urban academic medical...
Source: Vaccine Weekly (2009-04-15)
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