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Influenza vaccination: a successful outpatient program.

C L Walker¹, R Patterson, A Wu

¹Section of Allergy-Immunology, Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, Illinois.

Allergy Proceedings : the Official Journal of Regional and State Allergy Societies

|November 1, 1992

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Influenza vaccination acceptance is high (95%) among allergy patients, with egg allergy being the only valid contraindication. Physician emphasis on immunization in high-risk groups like asthmatics achieves success.

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Area of Science:

Immunology
Public Health
Allergy and Immunology

Background:

Influenza vaccination is crucial for high-risk populations, including asthmatics.
Understanding patient refusal reasons is key to improving immunization rates.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate patient reasons for refusing influenza immunization in an allergy clinic.
To compare vaccination acceptance rates between allergy and general medicine clinics.

Main Methods:

A prospective program evaluated 488 patients at a university allergy service (NUAS) and 48 patients at a general medicine clinic.
Physician emphasis on influenza immunization was noted.

Main Results:

Ninety-five percent of patients accepted influenza vaccination.
Egg allergy, the sole valid contraindication, was reported by less than 1% of patients.
Mild, transient symptoms occurred in 20% of vaccinated patients; no severe reactions were reported.
Vaccination acceptance rates did not significantly differ between specialty and primary care clinics.

Conclusions:

High influenza vaccination acceptance rates are achievable in allergy clinics.
Physician emphasis on influenza immunization is effective, particularly for high-risk patients.
Influenza vaccination is important for patients with asthma and other high-risk conditions.