Impact of funding influenza vaccination on coverage among Australian children: a national study using MedicineInsight, a large general practice database

Influenza contributes to morbidity and mortality worldwide. Children are at a higher risk of influenza-related complications and vaccination promotes direct protection and limits transmission. This study aimed to explore influenza vaccination coverage among children in Australian general practice fr...

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Published in:Human vaccines & immunotherapeutics 2020-03, Vol.16 (3), p.630-635
Main Authors: De Oliveira Bernardo, Carla, González-Chica, David Alejandro, Stocks, Nigel
Format: Article
Language:English
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general practice
immunization program
Influenza vaccines
vaccination coverage
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Summary:Influenza contributes to morbidity and mortality worldwide. Children are at a higher risk of influenza-related complications and vaccination promotes direct protection and limits transmission. This study aimed to explore influenza vaccination coverage among children in Australian general practice from 2015 to 2018, and patterns in coverage before and after the implementation of state-funded immunization programs. Data from 196,520 'active' patients (3+ consultations in two consecutive years) aged
ISSN:2164-5515
2164-554X
DOI:10.1080/21645515.2019.1664866