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Side effects from influenza vaccination: differences between returned and random surveys.

H Robb1, C A Fausone, D R Rudy

  • 1Ohio State University, Columbus 43201, USA.

Military Medicine
|January 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

Vaccine side effect reporting rates differ significantly based on survey method. Mail-in surveys yield higher self-reported side effects compared to random phone surveys in Air National Guard members.

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Area of Science:

  • Military Health
  • Vaccinology
  • Public Health Surveillance

Background:

  • Vaccination is crucial for military readiness.
  • Understanding vaccine side effect reporting is vital for safety monitoring.
  • Previous studies indicate potential biases in self-reported health data.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare vaccine side effect reporting rates between mail-in questionnaires and random phone surveys.
  • To investigate demographic factors influencing reporting rates, including age and sex.
  • To assess the reliability of different survey methods for vaccine safety surveillance.

Main Methods:

  • Two survey methods were employed: mail-in questionnaires (1991) and random phone surveys (1992).
  • Participants were annually vaccinated Air National Guard members.

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  • Data analysis focused on reported side effects, age, and sex.

    • Main Results:

    • Mail-in surveys reported significantly higher side effect rates (48.1%) than phone surveys (37.7%).
    • An inverse relationship between age and questionnaire return was observed in males, with younger individuals reporting more side effects.
    • Females consistently reported higher side effects than males via mail-in surveys, a trend less pronounced in phone surveys.

    Conclusions:

    • Survey methodology significantly impacts vaccine side effect reporting rates.
    • Random phone surveys may provide a more conservative estimate of vaccine side effects compared to mail-in questionnaires.
    • Demographic factors like sex and age can influence reporting, highlighting the need for robust surveillance methods.