Volume 38, Issue 6 , Pages 489-490, August 2010
Awareness of government seasonal and 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccination recommendations among targeted US adults: The role of provider interactions
We present nationally representative estimates regarding awareness of government vaccination recommendations for seasonal and 2009 H1N1 influenza among US adults for whom such vaccinations are specifically recommended. We also show how awareness varies based on interactions with health care providers. Despite comprehensive media coverage of the H1N1 pandemic, awareness of government influenza vaccination recommendations among adults is low. Provider-based vaccination counseling may help increase adults' awareness of federal vaccination recommendations.
Key Words: Influenza pandemic, vaccinations, government recommendations, survey research
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The opinions expressed here are solely those of the authors and do not represent those of RAND or GlaxoSmithKline.
This study was supported by GlaxoSmithKline. The sponsor had no role in the design and conduct of the study; collection, management, analysis, and interpretation of the data; and preparation, review, or approval of the manuscript.
Conflicts of interest: None to report.
PII: S0196-6553(10)00460-8
doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2010.04.210
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Volume 38, Issue 6 , Pages 489-490, August 2010
