Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

Influenza

Influenza

Influenza is an acute, highly communicable viral disease that affects the respiratory tract and is responsible for seasonal epidemics worldwide. Influenza A is the most prevalent type associated with widespread outbreaks and is subtyped based on two surface glycoproteins: hemagglutinin (H) and neuraminidase (N), as in H1N1. These glycoproteins are essential for viral infectivity, transmission, and immune recognition. Transmission occurs primarily through respiratory droplets and contaminated...

Vaccinations

Vaccinations

Pneumonia V: Nursing management and Prevention

Pneumonia V: Nursing management and Prevention

Nursing management of pneumonia involves promoting airway patency, facilitating rest and conserving energy, encouraging fluid intake, maintaining nutrition, and educating patients.
The nurse must practice strict medical asepsis and adhere to infection control guidelines to minimize healthcare-associated infections.
Enhance airway patency
Position the patient correctly to facilitate drainage of the affected lung segments. Manual or mechanical percussion and vibration can also be employed.

Transmission-based Precautions II: Airborne and Protective Environment

Transmission-based Precautions II: Airborne and Protective Environment

Transmission-based precautions are for patients infected or suspected to be infected (or colonized) with organisms posing a significant risk to others. The transmission precautions include airborne and protective environment precautions.
Airborne precautions:
Use airborne precautions when treating patients known or suspected to have diseases that spread through the air—for example, tuberculosis or measles. These organisms are present in smaller droplets expelled by an infected person and...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

A longitudinal evaluation of a communication skills programme.

Palliative medicine·2000

Same author

Redesign and genetic dissection of the rhabdoviruses.

Advances in virus research·1999

Same author

Portal vein embolism.

Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine·1999

Same author

Liver function tests and glucose and lipid metabolism in growth-restricted fetuses.

Obstetrics and gynecology·1999

Same author

A comparison of three risk assessment scales.

Professional nurse (London, England)·1999

Same author

Administration of low-dose aspirin to mothers with small for gestational age fetuses and abnormal umbilical Doppler studies to increase birthweight: a randomised double-blind controlled trial.

British journal of obstetrics and gynaecology·1999

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 29, 2026

Assessing Respiratory Immune Responses to Haemophilus Influenzae

Assessing Respiratory Immune Responses to Haemophilus Influenzae

Published on: June 29, 2021

Influenza immunisation uptake in carers.

D Rh Thomas, K Chantry, F Aubrey

|October 15, 2008

Summary

Most carers are unaware of their eligibility for free flu shots. Young carers, especially those without chronic illnesses, are least likely to be offered or receive seasonal influenza immunisation.

More Related Videos

A Luciferase-fluorescent Reporter Influenza Virus for Live Imaging and Quantification of Viral Infection

A Luciferase-fluorescent Reporter Influenza Virus for Live Imaging and Quantification of Viral Infection

Published on: August 14, 2019

Use of an Influenza Antigen Microarray to Measure the Breadth of Serum Antibodies Across Virus Subtypes

Use of an Influenza Antigen Microarray to Measure the Breadth of Serum Antibodies Across Virus Subtypes

Published on: July 26, 2019

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jun 29, 2026

Assessing Respiratory Immune Responses to Haemophilus Influenzae

Assessing Respiratory Immune Responses to Haemophilus Influenzae

Published on: June 29, 2021

A Luciferase-fluorescent Reporter Influenza Virus for Live Imaging and Quantification of Viral Infection

A Luciferase-fluorescent Reporter Influenza Virus for Live Imaging and Quantification of Viral Infection

Published on: August 14, 2019

Use of an Influenza Antigen Microarray to Measure the Breadth of Serum Antibodies Across Virus Subtypes

Use of an Influenza Antigen Microarray to Measure the Breadth of Serum Antibodies Across Virus Subtypes

Published on: July 26, 2019

Area of Science:

Public Health
Immunisation Programs
Healthcare Access

Background:

In 2005, UK health departments recommended seasonal influenza immunisation for carers.
A survey targeted carers registered with Crossroads Caring for Carers.

Discussion:

58% of surveyed carers were unaware of their eligibility for free flu vaccination.
Barriers to immunisation uptake among carers need further investigation.
Targeted outreach may be necessary to improve vaccination rates.

Key Insights:

Significant lack of awareness regarding free influenza immunisation eligibility among carers.
Young carers without chronic conditions face disparities in immunisation offers and uptake.
General practices play a crucial role in disseminating immunisation information.

Outlook:

Future strategies should focus on enhancing carer awareness of vaccination benefits and eligibility.
Further research is needed to understand and address the specific barriers faced by young carers.
Improving seasonal influenza immunisation coverage among the carer population is essential for public health.