Effect of accessibility of influenza vaccination on the rate of childcare staff vaccination

Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2008 May;29(5):465-7. doi: 10.1086/587970.

Abstract

We assessed the impact of free on-site influenza vaccination on childcare staff vaccination prevalence using 2 before-and-after studies. Vaccination was offered during the 2003-2004 and 2006-2007 influenza seasons. Staff vaccination prevalence was higher in each intervention season compared to the prior, nonintervention season. No baseline characteristics were associated with receipt of vaccination.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Caregivers*
  • Child Day Care Centers*
  • Child, Preschool
  • Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
  • Health Services Accessibility*
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Influenza Vaccines / administration & dosage
  • Influenza, Human / prevention & control*
  • Surveys and Questionnaires
  • Vaccination / statistics & numerical data*

Substances

  • Influenza Vaccines