Influenza vaccination among nurses in Greece

Am J Infect Control. 2012 Apr;40(3):276-8. doi: 10.1016/j.ajic.2011.04.050. Epub 2011 Aug 15.

Abstract

Seasonal influenza has become a serious public health problem worldwide, and vaccination is recognized as the most effective preventative measure. However, data suggest that influenza vaccination rates are generally low among health care workers. The present study showed that the vaccination rates for influenza among nurses are 21.2%.

MeSH terms

  • Cross-Sectional Studies
  • Female
  • Greece
  • Humans
  • Influenza Vaccines / administration & dosage*
  • Influenza Vaccines / immunology*
  • Influenza, Human / prevention & control*
  • Male
  • Nurses*
  • Vaccination / statistics & numerical data

Substances

  • Influenza Vaccines