Surveillance of influenza immunisation uptake in people aged under 65 years with chronic disease

Historically, it has been difficult to obtain population based data on the uptake of influenza immunisation in people aged under 65 years who are at risk of serious illness or death from influenza and its complications. Data obtained electronically from 96% of all practices in Wales demonstrated that uptake in this group is low, with only a quarter of eligible patients immunised. Uptake varies considerably between patient groups and between geographical areas. This suggests an opportunity for significant health gain from targeted interventions to improve uptake.