Influenza vaccination among the elderly in Italy |
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Authors: | Pregliasco F Sodano L Mensi C Selvaggi M T Adamo B D'Argenio P Giussani F Simonetti A Carosella M R Simeone R Dentizi C Montanaro C Ponzio G |
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Affiliation: | Istituto di Virologia, Università degli Studi di Milano, Italy. |
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Abstract: | This article surveys the attitudes and perceptions of a random sample of the elderly population in three regions of Italy on the use and efficacy of influenza vaccine. The data were collected by direct interviews using a standard questionnaire. The results show that vaccination coverage against influenza is inadequate (26-48.6%). The major reasons for nonvaccination were lack of faith in the vaccine and disbelief that influenza is a dangerous illness. These data emphasize the need for a systematic education programme targeted at the elderly and the provision of influenza vaccination, with the increased cooperation of general practitioners. |
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