Immunization
Scientists at National University of Singapore target immunization
Published in Women's Health Weekly, August 14th, 2008
Scientists discuss in 'The efficacy of influenza vaccination in healthcare workers in a tropical setting: a prospective investigator blinded observational study' new findings in immunization. According to a study from Singapore, Singapore, "Influenza vaccine has been shown to be highly effective in temperate regions with well-defined seasonal influenza. Healthcare workers (HCWs) are advised to receive regular influenza vaccination to protect themselves and their patients."
"However, there are limited data on the efficacy of influenza vaccine in HCWs in the tropics. In this observational, investigator blinded cohort study, bi-monthly questionnaires recording...
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