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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

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

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

IJERPH, Vol. 18, Pages 10558: Factors Associated with Healthcare Workers ’ (HCWs) Acceptance of COVID-19 Vaccinations and Indications of a Role Model towards Population Vaccinations from a Cross-Sectional Survey in Greece, May 2021
IJERPH, Vol. 18, Pages 10558: Factors Associated with Healthcare Workers’ (HCWs) Acceptance of COVID-19 Vaccinations and Indications of a Role Model towards Population Vaccinations from a Cross-Sectional Survey in Greece, May 2021 International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph181910558 Authors: Konstantinos Fotiadis Katerina Dadouli Ioanna Avakian Zacharoula Bogogiannidou Varvara A. Mouchtouri Konstantinos Gogosis Matthaios Speletas Michalis Koureas Eleni Lagoudaki Sofia Kokkini Emmanouil Bolikas Vasilios Diamantopoulos Athanasios Tzimitreas Christos Pa...
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - October 8, 2021 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Konstantinos Fotiadis Katerina Dadouli Ioanna Avakian Zacharoula Bogogiannidou Varvara A. Mouchtouri Konstantinos Gogosis Matthaios Speletas Michalis Koureas Eleni Lagoudaki Sofia Kokkini Emmanouil Bolikas Vasilios Diamantopoulos Athanasios Tzimitreas Chr Tags: Article Source Type: research

U.S. Considers Vaccinating Chickens Amid Bird Flu Outbreak
The largest outbreak of avian influenza in U.S. history has driven up egg prices and raised concerns about a human pandemic, though C.D.C. experts say the risk of that is low.
Source: NYT Health - March 6, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Sheryl Gay Stolberg and Emily Anthes Tags: Avian Influenza Chickens Vaccination and Immunization Agriculture and Farming Agriculture Department International Trade and World Market Birds Poultry Eggs Biden, Joseph R Jr United States Politics and Government Source Type: news

Barriers and facilitators regarding influenza and pertussis maternal vaccination uptake: A multi-center survey of pregnant women in Italy
ConclusionsLack of immunization advice by health-care providers and safety concerns were the main vaccination barriers against influenza and pertussis, among surveyed pregnant women. Vaccine delivery in the antenatal care setting could lead to increase of vaccine acceptance among pregnant women.
Source: European Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Biology - February 6, 2020 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

COVID-19 and pregnancy: clinical outcomes and scientific evidence about vaccination
Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci. 2022 Apr;26(7):2610-2626. doi: 10.26355/eurrev_202204_28499.ABSTRACTPregnant women and their infants are at high risk to develop a severe COVID-19, with increased rates of hospitalisation to intensive care units, need for mechanical ventilation and mortality. Preterm birth, fetal vascular malperfusion, and premature rupture of membrane have been the most reported adverse pregnancy outcomes and these effects have been especially associated with the onset of the disease at early gestational age. The early expression of ACE2 and TMPRSS2 in human embryos has been proven, determining an increased susc...
Source: European Review for Medical and Pharmacological Sciences - April 20, 2022 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: A Facciol à C Micali G Visalli E Venanzi Rullo Y Russotto P Lagan à A Lagan à G Nunnari A Di Pietro Source Type: research