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New Influenza Vaccines Findings from R.D. Cavalcante and Co-Researchers Published

Published in Vaccine Weekly, March 16th, 2011

2011 MAR 16 -- "Even before the 2009 pandemics, influenza in healthcare workers (HCW) was a known threat to patient safety, while Influenza vaccine coverage in the same group was generally low. Identification of predictors for HCW adherence to Influenza vaccination has challenged infection control committees," scientists in Botucatu, Brazil report.

"Our group conducted a cross-sectional survey in December 2007, interviewing 125 HCWs from a teaching hospital to identify adherence predictors for Influenza vaccination. The outcomes of interest were: A - adherence to the 2007 vaccination campaign; B - adherence to at least three yearly campaigns in the past...

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