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    • Infectious Disease Prevention

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    • Annual influenza vaccination campaigns are crucial for healthcare settings.
    • A decline in vaccination uptake among healthcare workers was observed last year.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To encourage renewed participation in the annual flu vaccination drive.
    • To address the recent decrease in vaccination rates among healthcare staff.

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    • Targeting nurses and other healthcare personnel.

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