2022
DOI: 10.3390/vaccines10030460
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Flu Vaccination Coverage and Predictors of Non-Vaccination in Military Health Corps Personnel 2016–2017 and 2019–2021

Abstract: (1) Background: Vaccination is the most effective intervention to control seasonal influenza morbidity and mortality. The present study aimed to determine the influenza vaccination coverage in the Military Health Corps personnel in the 2020–2021 season, as well as the time trend and the possible influence of the pandemic on coverage, in order to study the reasons that led to the non-vaccination of health professionals and to analyze adverse drug reactions (ADRs). (2) Methods: A descriptive, cross-sectional stu… Show more

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“…Consequently, doctors exhibit heightened attention and awareness regarding influenza-related knowledge and information on influenza vaccines. A study conducted in Spain focused on healthcare personnel in the armed forces, the proportion of vaccinated individuals increased with age and years of service in the 2016-2017 season, but the vaccination rate among younger/middle-ranking officers actually surpassed that of the older adult, indicating a notable shift in vaccination behavior in the 2019-2020 season (93). Such outcome could be attributed to the evolving health knowledge system, which now places greater emphasis on disease prevention and health maintenance.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Consequently, doctors exhibit heightened attention and awareness regarding influenza-related knowledge and information on influenza vaccines. A study conducted in Spain focused on healthcare personnel in the armed forces, the proportion of vaccinated individuals increased with age and years of service in the 2016-2017 season, but the vaccination rate among younger/middle-ranking officers actually surpassed that of the older adult, indicating a notable shift in vaccination behavior in the 2019-2020 season (93). Such outcome could be attributed to the evolving health knowledge system, which now places greater emphasis on disease prevention and health maintenance.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%