Influenza vaccination among the elderly in Italy

F. Pregliasco; L. Sodano; C. Mensi; M. T. Selvaggi; B. Adamo; P. D'Argenio; F. Giussani; A. Simonetti; M. R. Carosella; R. Simeone; C. Dentizi; C. Montanaro; G. Ponzio

Influenza vaccination among the elderly in Italy

F. Pregliasco, L. Sodano, C. Mensi, M. T. Selvaggi, B. Adamo, P. D'Argenio, F. Giussani, A. Simonetti, M. R. Carosella, R. Simeone, C. Dentizi, C. Montanaro, G. Ponzio

Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda- Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico

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Abstract

This article surveys the attitudes and perceptions of a random sample of the elderly population in three regions of Italy on the use and efficacy of influenza vaccine. The data were collected by direct interviews using a standard questionnaire. The results show that vaccination coverage against influenza is inadequate (26-48.6%). The major reasons for nonvaccination were lack of faith in the vaccine and disbelief that influenza is a dangerous illness. These data emphasize the need for a systematic education programme targeted at the elderly and the provision of influenza vaccination, with the increased cooperation of general practitioners.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	127-131
Number of pages	5
Journal	Bulletin of the World Health Organization
Volume	77
Issue number	2
Publication status	Published - 1999

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Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

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Influenza vaccination among the elderly in Italy. / Pregliasco, F.; Sodano, L.; Mensi, C.; Selvaggi, M. T.; Adamo, B.; D'Argenio, P.; Giussani, F.; Simonetti, A.; Carosella, M. R.; Simeone, R.; Dentizi, C.; Montanaro, C.; Ponzio, G.

In: Bulletin of the World Health Organization, Vol. 77, No. 2, 1999, p. 127-131.

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