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A community-based survey on influenza and vaccination knowledge, perceptions and practices in Peru
(Elsevier, 2020)
Background: Although Peru provides safe and effective influenza vaccines free-of-charge, coverage among vaccine target groups like pregnant women and older adults remains low. To improve risk communication messages and ...
“The flu… is a little more complicated than a cold”: Knowledge, beliefs, and practices related to influenza and influenza vaccination among at-risk populations and health professionals in Peru
(Elsevier, 2020)
Background: Influenza is a major source of morbidity and mortality with an annual global attack rate estimated at 5–10% in adults and 20–30% in children. Influenza vaccination is the main strategy for reducing influenza-related ...
Correlates of influenza vaccine uptake among community-dwelling older adults in Brazil.
(Taylor & Francis, 2018)
Influenza vaccines to control influenza-associated bacterial infection: Where do we stand?
(Taylor & Francis, 2014-01)
Influenza A virus is a pathogen that is feared for its capacity to cause pandemics. In this review, we illustrate the clinical evidence which support the theory that bacterial co-infection is a considerable risk factor for ...
Influenza : actualización de conceptosAn up date on influenza
(Universidad de Antioquia, Facultad de MedicinaMedellín, Colombia, 2021)
Influenza in Latin America: A report from the Global Influenza Initiative (GII)
(Elsevier Ltd, 2019)
The Global Influenza Initiative (GII)is a global expert group that aims to raise acceptance and uptake of influenza vaccines globally and provides recommendations and strategies to address challenges at local, national, ...
Occurrence of early adverse events after vaccination against influenza at a brazilian reference center
(Faculdade de Medicina / USP, 2008)
INTRODUCTION: Since 1999, the Ministry of Health in Brazil has conducted campaigns of vaccination against influenza targeted towards the elderly, chronically-diseased people and health care workers. The vaccine against ...
Risk of influenza infection with low vaccine effectiveness: the role of avoidance behaviour
(Cambridge Univ Press, 2019-01-01)
Low vaccine-effectiveness has been recognised as a key factor undermining efforts to improve strategies and uptake of seasonal influenza vaccination. Aiming to prevent disease transmission, vaccination may influence the ...