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[Influenza vaccination coverage in children with risk conditions in Catalonia]

Roser González1, Magda Campins1, José Ángel Rodrigo1

  • 1Servicio de Medicina Preventiva y Epidemiología, Hospital Universitario Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, España.

Enfermedades Infecciosas Y Microbiologia Clinica
|February 22, 2014
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Insights

Influenza vaccination coverage in children with risk conditions in Catalonia was low at 23.9%. Strategies are needed to improve this important flu vaccination rate.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Influenza vaccination is recommended for children over 6 months with risk factors for flu complications in Catalonia.
  • This study aimed to assess influenza vaccine coverage in this pediatric population.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine influenza vaccine coverage in children with risk conditions.
  • To identify socio-demographic and medical factors associated with vaccination status.

Main Methods:

  • A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in Catalonia during the 2011-2012 influenza season.
  • Data on vaccination status and relevant variables were extracted from electronic health records of children aged 6 months to 15 years with risk conditions.
  • Bivariate analysis and multiple logistic regression were used to analyze associations.

Main Results:

  • Overall influenza vaccination coverage was 23.9%.
  • Factors associated with higher vaccination coverage included older age groups, male sex, foreign nationality, adherence to the immunization schedule, frequent primary care visits, and multiple risk conditions.

Conclusions:

  • Influenza vaccination coverage among children with risk conditions in Catalonia is low compared to other countries.
  • Implementation of targeted strategies is necessary to improve vaccination rates in this vulnerable group.
Abstract

Keywords:
Calendario vacunalCobertura vacunalGripe estacionalImmunization coverageImmunization scheduleInfluenza vaccinationPediatric populationPoblación pediátricaSeasonal influenzaVacunación antigripal

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