Work

Increasing influenza vaccination coverage in recommended population groups in Europe

Year: 2009

Type: review

Abstract: The clinical and economic burden of seasonal influenza is frequently underestimated. The cornerstone of controlling and preventing influenza is vaccination. National and international guidelines aim to implement immunization programs and targeted vaccination-coverage rates, which should help to enhance the vaccine uptake, especially in the at-risk population. This review purposes to highlight the vaccination guidelines and the actual vaccination situation in four target groups (the elderly, people with underlying chronic conditions, healthcare workers and children) from a European point of view.

Source: Expert Review of Vaccines

DOI: 10.1586/erv.09.7

Authors: Patricia R Blank, Thomas D Szucs

Institutions: University of Zurich, Institute of Social and Preventive Medicine

Language: English

Topic: Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy

Subfield: Health

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2014535900

FWCI: 0.819

Cites: 76

Cited by: 46

Related to: 10