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Mass commuting and influenza vaccination prevalence in New York City: Protection in a mixing environment

Year: 2010

Type: article

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Assess influenza vaccination among commuters using mass transit in New York City (NYC). METHODS: We used the 2006 NYC Community Health Survey (CHS) to analyze the prevalence of influenza immunization by commuting behaviors and to understand what socioeconomic and geographic factors may explain any differences found. RESULTS: Vaccination prevalence is significantly lower for New Yorkers who commute on public transportation compared to other New Yorkers. This difference is largely attenuated after adjusting for socio-demographic characteristics and neighborhood of residence. CONCLUSIONS: The analysis identified a low prevalence of immunization among commuters, and given the transmissibility in that setting, targeting commuters for vaccination campaigns may impede influenza spread.

Source: Epidemics

DOI: 10.1016/j.epidem.2010.07.002

Authors: Burton Levine, Tim Wilcosky, Diane Wagener, Philip Cooley

Institutions: RTI International, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Language: English

Topic: Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy

Subfield: Health

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Sustainable cities and communities

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $2,730