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Vaccine, 2000
A mailed questionnaire survey was undertaken in old people's (nursing and residential) homes in C... more A mailed questionnaire survey was undertaken in old people's (nursing and residential) homes in Carmarthenshire, UK to determine the in¯uenza vaccine uptake during the 1998/99 season. Out of the total 60 questionnaires circulated, response was received from 47 homes giving an overall response rate of 78%. Amongst the 1399 residents, 1132 (81%) received in¯uenza vaccine in the winter of 1998/99. Uptake was higher in nursing homes (89%) than in residential homes (79%) or dual registered homes (81%). The most common reason for not receiving in¯uenza vaccination was refusal by the residents themselves, although the vaccine was oered to 99% of residents. This study suggests that strategies to improve communication and provision of educational materials outlining the bene®ts of in¯uenza vaccine to elderly residents and health professionals may help increase the likelihood of vaccine uptake.
Vaccine, 2000
A mailed questionnaire survey was undertaken in old people's (nursing and residential) homes in C... more A mailed questionnaire survey was undertaken in old people's (nursing and residential) homes in Carmarthenshire, UK to determine the in¯uenza vaccine uptake during the 1998/99 season. Out of the total 60 questionnaires circulated, response was received from 47 homes giving an overall response rate of 78%. Amongst the 1399 residents, 1132 (81%) received in¯uenza vaccine in the winter of 1998/99. Uptake was higher in nursing homes (89%) than in residential homes (79%) or dual registered homes (81%). The most common reason for not receiving in¯uenza vaccination was refusal by the residents themselves, although the vaccine was oered to 99% of residents. This study suggests that strategies to improve communication and provision of educational materials outlining the bene®ts of in¯uenza vaccine to elderly residents and health professionals may help increase the likelihood of vaccine uptake.