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Behavior and beliefs about influenza vaccine among adults aged 50-64 years
Tammy A Santibanez1, Gina T Mootrey, Gary L Euler
1Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, Atlanta, GA 30033, USA. afz5@cdc.gov
Objective:
To examine demographics and beliefs about influenza disease and vaccine that may be associated with influenza vaccination among 50- to 64-year-olds.
Methods:
A national sample of adults aged 50-64 years surveyed by telephone.
Results:
Variables associated with receiving influenza vaccination included age, education level, recent doctor visit, and beliefs about vaccine effectiveness and vaccine safety. Beliefs about influenza vaccination varied by race/ethnicity, age, education, and gender.
Conclusion:
The finding of demographic differences in beliefs suggests that segmented communication messages designed for specific demographic subgroups may help to increase influenza vaccination coverage.
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