2009 Seasonal and H1N1 influenza vaccination compliance in asthmatic children and adults

To the Editor: Seasonal influenza has been associated with increased morbidity and poor outcomes in asthmatic patients, including superinfection with bacterial pneumonia, respiratory compromise, and hospitalization.1-3 Vaccination against seasonal influenza remains the most efficient and cost-effect...

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Published in:Journal of allergy and clinical immunology 2010-07, Vol.126 (1), p.166-168
Main Authors: Leo, Harvey L., MD, Clark, Sarah J., MPH, Butchart, Amy T., MPH, Singer, Dianne C., MPH, Clark, Noreen M., PhD, Davis, Matthew M., MAPP, MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Allergy and Immunology
Asthma - immunology
Biological and medical sciences
Child
Childrens health
Compliance
Disease control
Families & family life
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Fundamental immunology
Households
Human viral diseases
Humans
Immunization
Immunopathology
Infectious diseases
Influenza A Virus, H1N1 Subtype - immunology
Influenza Vaccines - immunology
Medical sciences
Morbidity
Mortality
Parents & parenting
Patient Compliance
Polls & surveys
Population
Public health
Sarcoidosis. Granulomatous diseases of unproved etiology. Connective tissue diseases. Elastic tissue diseases. Vasculitis
Seasons
Swine flu
Time Factors
Vaccination - statistics & numerical data
Vaccines
Viral diseases
Viral diseases of the respiratory system and ent viral diseases
Winter
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Summary:To the Editor: Seasonal influenza has been associated with increased morbidity and poor outcomes in asthmatic patients, including superinfection with bacterial pneumonia, respiratory compromise, and hospitalization.1-3 Vaccination against seasonal influenza remains the most efficient and cost-effective method of management for the general public and asthmatic subjects.4 Despite campaigns by public health officials to promote seasonal influenza vaccination, there remains significant public reluctance among persons in high-risk groups.5 In 2009, the global rise of novel H1N1 influenza has caused significant medical and public health concerns. Particularly concerning is the morbidity and mortality associated with children with chronic respiratory diseases, such as asthma.6 The C. S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's Health (NPCH) is designed to measure public opinion, perceptions and priorities regarding major health care issues and trends for US children.
ISSN:0091-6749
1097-6825
DOI:10.1016/j.jaci.2010.03.040