2006
DOI: 10.1007/bf03324852
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Influenza vaccine coverage for healthcare workers in geriatric settings in France

Abstract: ABSTRACT. Background and aims: Because of a relative lack of efficiency of influenza vaccine in the el

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“…However, despite high levels of immunization, there have been reports of influenza outbreaks in homes for elderly individuals 7–11 . Vaccination of persons caring for elderly people has therefore been recommended to limit transmission, yet nearly 50% of French nursing homes have a staff influenza vaccine coverage rate less than 40% 12 …”
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“…However, despite high levels of immunization, there have been reports of influenza outbreaks in homes for elderly individuals 7–11 . Vaccination of persons caring for elderly people has therefore been recommended to limit transmission, yet nearly 50% of French nursing homes have a staff influenza vaccine coverage rate less than 40% 12 …”
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“…[7][8][9][10][11] Vaccination of persons caring for elderly people has therefore been recommended to limit transmission, yet nearly 50% of French nursing homes have a staff influenza vaccine coverage rate less than 40%. 12 Two randomized controlled trials have suggested that staff influenza vaccination can reduce mortality in elderly residents of long-term care facilities. 13,14 These findings must be interpreted with caution given the presence of selection and performance bias.…”
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“…The study showed lack of motivation and knowledge of health care workers about the vaccine and influenza vaccination programs. In addition, the organizational issues contributed to low vaccination coverage (31). According to the research of Kramarz et al (32), the influenza vaccination coverage is relatively low and rarely reaches 40% (32).…”
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