[Reactogenicity and immunogenicity of intradermal flu vaccine among the medical students of the University of Rome Tor Vergata]

Ig Sanita Pubbl. 2012 Sep-Oct;68(5):749-58.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

Healthcare workers and medical students are a preferencial category for the administration of the seasonal influenza vaccination both for the protection of the patient and the continuity of care. Despite this the coverage remains low throughout the world. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the acceptability of the influenza vaccination among the students of the school of Medicine and Health Professions. The reactogenicity and the perception of protection offered by the administration of the intradermal influenza vaccine were specifically evaluated.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Consumer Behavior
  • Erythema / etiology
  • Female
  • Fever / etiology
  • Humans
  • Influenza Vaccines / administration & dosage
  • Influenza Vaccines / adverse effects*
  • Influenza Vaccines / immunology
  • Influenza, Human / epidemiology
  • Influenza, Human / prevention & control
  • Injections, Intradermal
  • Male
  • Pain / etiology
  • Pruritus / etiology
  • Rome / epidemiology
  • Students, Medical* / psychology
  • Surveys and Questionnaires
  • Universities
  • Vaccination / adverse effects
  • Vaccination / psychology
  • Young Adult

Substances

  • Influenza Vaccines