Flu vaccination coverage among healthcare workers: a comparison between 2018 and 2019 campaigns

Abstract Background In Italy, recommended annual influenza vaccination is free to healthcare workers (HCWs) to prevent flu spread. No official data are available on HCWs' vaccination coverage (VC), which minimum target is set at 75%. Aim of this study is to compare 2019-20 and 2018-19 flu vacci...

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Published in:European journal of public health 2020-09, Vol.30 (Supplement_5)
Main Authors: Varadi, G, Vacchi, O G B, Moretti, V, Pozzi, D, Chirico, L, Del Pin, M, Brunelli, L, Cocconi, R, Brusaferro, S
Format: Article
Language:English
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Health care
Health education
Health services
Immunization
Influenza
Intervention
Kindergarten students
Medical personnel
Midwifery
Nurses
Physicians
Public health
Residents
Seasons
Vaccination
Workers
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Summary:Abstract Background In Italy, recommended annual influenza vaccination is free to healthcare workers (HCWs) to prevent flu spread. No official data are available on HCWs' vaccination coverage (VC), which minimum target is set at 75%. Aim of this study is to compare 2019-20 and 2018-19 flu vaccination coverage in order to evaluate last year campaign effectiveness. Methods 2019-20 flu vaccination campaign efforts at Udine Hospital (Italy) were improved with the aid of public health residents to tackle HCWs convenience concerns. From October 29th to December 5th 2019, dedicated areas and days were increased, informative course about influenza vaccination (efficacy, benefits and safety) toward HCWs were conducted. Data about HCWs getting their flu shot within the hospital were traced and analyzed, grouping different categories. Results During 2019-20 flu season, vaccinated HCWs were 29.1% (1,169/4,012), while they were 22.7% (955/4,203) in 2018-19 (p 
ISSN:1101-1262
1464-360X
DOI:10.1093/eurpub/ckaa166.1444