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Intermedix Brings Over 400 Health and Safety Professionals to Nashville for 2017 Summit
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Intermedix Corporation brought over 400 physicians and disaster preparedness officials from the local, state and federal levels to Nashville this week for the company’s 2017 summit conference which took place Monday through Thursday at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center. Each year, Intermedix organizes this three-day event which includes numerous networking opportunities, breakout sessions to exchange pioneering ideas and information sessions that focus on various timely and pertinent subjects within the overall health and safety ecosystem. “The summit is our annual opportuni...
Source: JEMS Administration and Leadership - May 11, 2017 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Intermedix Tags: Industry News Administration and Leadership Source Type: news

Influenza Vaccination among Pregnant Women: Patient Beliefs and Medical Provider Practices.
Authors: Stark LM, Power ML, Turrentine M, Samelson R, Siddiqui MM, Paglia MJ, Strassberg ER, Kelly E, Murtough KL, Schulkin J Abstract ACOG's research department recruited four medical centers to participate in a study on the attitudes and practices of medical providers and pregnant patients regarding influenza vaccination. Medical providers and patients were given voluntary surveys and medical record data was collected over two flu seasons, from 2013 to 2015. Discrepancies between self-reports of medical providers and patients and medical records were observed. Nearly 80% of patients self-reported accepting the i...
Source: Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology - August 27, 2016 Category: OBGYN Tags: Infect Dis Obstet Gynecol Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 13, Pages 155: Association between Psychological Flexibility and Health Beliefs in the Uptake of Influenza Vaccination among People with Chronic Respiratory Diseases in Hong Kong
This study examined the role of psychological flexibility and health beliefs in predicting the uptake of influenza vaccination among people in Hong Kong. Eligible participants were Hong Kong permanent residents aged 18 years or above with a history of chronic respiratory diseases (CRD). A convenience sample of 255 patients was recruited to participate in a cross-sectional survey in which HBM components and factors of psychological flexibility were assessed. The following variables were found to be significant predictors of vaccination: age, smoking status, comorbidity, previous hospitalization, perceived susceptibility, pe...
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - January 23, 2016 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Kin CheungYim Mak Tags: Article Source Type: research

Preventive behaviours towards influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 and factors associated with the intention to take influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 vaccination
Highlights: ► We determined knowledge and prevention behaviours related to influenza A(H1N1). ► We assessed the willingness to accept vaccination. ► Majority would accept vaccination. ► The main reasons were “worried about contracting the virus” and “worried about family members contracting the virus”. ► We The survey determined knowledge and self-protecting prevention behaviours related to influenza A(H1N1) and assessed the willingness to accept vaccination. ► Majority of the respondents would accept vaccination and the main reasons for such acceptance were “worried about contracting the virus” and...
Source: Journal of Infection and Public Health - December 1, 2012 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Cho Naing, Rachel Yi Ping Tan, Wai Cheong Soon, Jehangirshaw Parakh, Sandip Singh Sanggi Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Surveillance for certain health behaviors among States and selected local areas - United States, 2010.
This report presents results for 2010 for all 50 states, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, 192 MMSAs, and 302 counties. Results: In 2010, the estimated prevalence of high-risk health behaviors, chronic diseases and conditions, access to health care, and use of preventive health services varied substantially by state and territory, MMSA, and county. In the following summary of results, each set of proportions refers to the range of estimated prevalence for the disease, condition, or behaviors, as reported by survey respondents. Adults reporting good or better health: 6...
Source: MMWR Surveill Summ - May 31, 2013 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Xu F, Town M, Balluz LS, Bartoli WP, Murphy W, Chowdhury PP, Garvin WS, Pierannunzi C, Zhong Y, Salandy SW, Jones CK, Crawford CA, Division of Behavioral Surveillance, Office of Surveillance, Epidemiology, and Laboratory Services, CDC Tags: MMWR Surveill Summ Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 14, Pages 665: Coverage and Influencing Determinants of Influenza Vaccination in Elderly Patients in a Country with a Poor Vaccination Implementation
Conclusions: The influenza vaccination uptake in the elderly population in Poland is disturbingly low. Improved education strategies are needed to increase the uptake. Vaccinated respondents are more likely to plan on being vaccinated the following year. Future interventions related to maximizing vaccination coverage should be more tailored, focusing especially on older patients living in rural areas.
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - June 20, 2017 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Maria Ganczak Karolina Gil Marcin Korze ń Marta Ba żydło Tags: Article Source Type: research

Reminding people about vaccinations can increase rates of immunization
Anupdated Cochrane Review, published in the Cochrane Library today, suggests that reminding people when their vaccinations are due or overdue increases the number of people being immunized.Rates of immunization against infectious diseases in children and adults are improving, but under-vaccination remains a problem that results in vaccine-preventable deaths and illnesses. In Europe, 11,316 cases of measles were reported during 2012, and an estimated four to 50 million symptomatic cases of flu occur each year.Reminders can be sent to patients, parents or guardians, or whole populations when vaccines are due, either because ...
Source: Cochrane News and Events - January 15, 2018 Category: Information Technology Authors: Muriah Umoquit Source Type: news

“One of the greatest medical success stories:” Physicians and nurses’ small stories about vaccine knowledge and anxieties
Publication date: Available online 20 November 2017 Source:Social Science & Medicine Author(s): Terra Manca In recent years, the Canadian province of Alberta experienced outbreaks of measles, mumps, pertussis, and influenza. Even so, the dominant cultural narrative maintains that vaccines are safe, effective, and necessary to maintain population health. Many vaccine supporters have expressed anxieties that stories that contradict this narrative have lowered herd immunity levels because they frighten the public into avoiding vaccination. As such, vaccine policies often emphasize educating parents and the public abo...
Source: Social Science and Medicine - November 21, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research

Attitudes about sickness presenteeism in medical training: is there a hidden curriculum?
ConclusionsWhen deciding whether to work when sick, students, residents, and faculty report a mixture of motivations that focus on the interests of patients, colleagues, and themselves. Awareness of these mixed motivations, particularly among trainees, can help inform interventions aimed at limiting instances of sickness presenteeism to support a culture of patient safety and counter any tendencies toward a hidden curriculum of efficiency and achievement.
Source: Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control - September 4, 2019 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research

Ghana: Public Alerted About Outbreak of Avian Influenza in W/Region
[Ghanaian Times] Takoradi -- The Western Regional Directorate of Public Health has alerted stakeholders and the public about the outbreak of avian influenza (AI) in the Sekondi- Takoradi Metropolis and the Effia-Kwesimintsim Municipality in the Western Region.
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - January 21, 2022 Category: African Health Source Type: news

Human parainfluenza virus in patients with influenza‐like illness from Central and South America during 2006–2010
ConclusionsIn the current scenario, no vaccine or treatment is available for this pathogen. Our results contribute to the scarce epidemiologic and phylogenetic information of HPIV in the region that could support the development of specific management.
Source: Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses - December 1, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Manuel V. Villaran, Josefina García, Jorge Gomez, Ana E. Arango, Marina Gonzales, Wilson Chicaiza, Washington Alemán, Ivette Lorenzana de Rivera Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 18, Pages 9692: Evaluation of Knowledge and Risk Perception about Antibiotic Resistance in Biology and Mathematics Young Students in N îmes University in France
IJERPH, Vol. 18, Pages 9692: Evaluation of Knowledge and Risk Perception about Antibiotic Resistance in Biology and Mathematics Young Students in Nîmes University in France International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph18189692 Authors: Valentin Duvauchelle Elsa Causse Julien Michon Patrick Rateau Karine Weiss Patrick Meffre Zohra Benfodda In response to the antimicrobial resistance issue, the World Health Organization developed and conducted a survey in 2015 dealing with habits, antibiotic use, awareness of appropriate use and sensitization to the issue of antiba...
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - September 14, 2021 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Valentin Duvauchelle Elsa Causse Julien Michon Patrick Rateau Karine Weiss Patrick Meffre Zohra Benfodda Tags: Article Source Type: research

The potential risks and impact of the start of the 2015‐2016 influenza season in the WHO European Region: a rapid risk assessment
ConclusionsThe current influenza season is characterised by an early start in eastern European countries, with indications of a more severe season. Currently circulating influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 viruses are similar antigenically to those included in the seasonal influenza vaccine and the vaccine is expected to be effective. Authorities should provide information to the public and health providers about the current influenza season, recommendations for treatment of severe disease and effective public health measures to prevent influenza transmission.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
Source: Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses - February 26, 2016 Category: Virology Authors: Raïssa Tjon‐Kon‐Fat, Tamara Meerhoff, Sergejs Nikisins, Joao Pires, Dmitriy Pereyaslov, Diane Gross, Caroline Brown Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

The potential risks and impact of the start of the 2015–2016 influenza season in the WHO European Region: a rapid risk assessment
ConclusionsThe current influenza season is characterized by an early start in Eastern European countries, with indications of a more severe season. Currently circulating influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 viruses are antigenically similar to those included in the seasonal influenza vaccine, and the vaccine is expected to be effective. Authorities should provide information to the public and health providers about the current influenza season, recommendations for the treatment of severe disease and effective public health measures to prevent influenza transmission.
Source: Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses - May 13, 2016 Category: Virology Authors: Raïssa Tjon‐Kon‐Fat, Tamara Meerhoff, Sergejs Nikisins, João Pires, Dmitriy Pereyaslov, Diane Gross, Caroline Brown, Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Influenza A Virus Infection Predisposes Hosts to Secondary Infection with Different Streptococcus pneumoniae Serotypes with Similar Outcome but Serotype-Specific Manifestation Host Response and Inflammation
Influenza A virus (IAV) and Streptococcus pneumoniae are major causes of respiratory tract infections, particularly during coinfection. The synergism between these two pathogens is characterized by a complex network of dysregulated immune responses, some of which last until recovery following IAV infection. Despite the high serotype diversity of S. pneumoniae and the serotype replacement observed since the introduction of conjugate vaccines, little is known about pneumococcal strain dependency in the enhanced susceptibility to severe secondary S. pneumoniae infection following IAV infection. Thus, we studied how preinfecti...
Source: Infection and Immunity - November 17, 2016 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Sharma-Chawla, N., Sender, V., Kershaw, O., Gruber, A. D., Volckmar, J., Henriques-Normark, B., Stegemann-Koniszewski, S., Bruder, D. Tags: Host Response and Inflammation Source Type: research