Influenza immunisation uptake in carers

Abstract In 2005 the United Kingdom departments of health added ‘carers’ to the list of people that should be offered seasonal influenza immunisation by their general practice. We surveyed a sample of carers registered for care assistance with the charity Crossroads Caring for Carers. Over half (58%...

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Published in:Vaccine 2008-12, Vol.26 (52), p.6746-6748
Main Authors: Thomas, D. Rh, Chantry, K, Aubrey, F, Beaven, S, Bowen, C, Fairley, J, Roberts, A, Cottrell, S, Roberts, R
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Age
Age Factors
Aged
Allergy and Immunology
Caregivers
Caregivers - statistics & numerical data
Carers
Chronic illnesses
Confidence intervals
Diabetes
Health Care Surveys
Health Personnel - statistics & numerical data
Humans
Immunization
Immunization - statistics & numerical data
Influenza
Influenza immunisation
Influenza Vaccines - adverse effects
Influenza Vaccines - therapeutic use
Middle Aged
Questionnaires
Risk Assessment
Surveys and Questionnaires
United Kingdom - epidemiology
Vaccine uptake
Young Adult
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Summary:Abstract In 2005 the United Kingdom departments of health added ‘carers’ to the list of people that should be offered seasonal influenza immunisation by their general practice. We surveyed a sample of carers registered for care assistance with the charity Crossroads Caring for Carers. Over half (58%) were not aware that they are eligible for free influenza immunisation. Young carers without a chronic disease, were least likely to be offered immunisation and least likely to be immunised.
ISSN:0264-410X
1873-2518
DOI:10.1016/j.vaccine.2008.09.058