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Seasonal Inactivated Influenza Vaccination in Oncology Settings
N O’Callaghan1, T Hanan2, L Mullen2
1Department of Public Health, HSE Midlands
Irish Medical Journal
|October 25, 2019
Summary
Seasonal influenza vaccine uptake was 48% among oncology healthcare workers (HCWs) in 2016/17. Key barriers included fear of side-effects and doubts about vaccine effectiveness, despite most HCWs recommending the vaccine to patients.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Infectious Disease Epidemiology
- Occupational Health
Background:
- Healthcare workers (HCWs) play a critical role in preventing influenza transmission.
- Vaccination of HCWs is recommended to protect vulnerable cancer patients.
- Understanding HCW vaccination rates and influencing factors is crucial for public health initiatives.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the seasonal influenza vaccine uptake rate among oncology HCWs.
- To identify factors associated with or predicting vaccination in this cohort.
- To assess the implementation of national guidance on influenza vaccination for cancer patients.
Main Methods:
- A national cross-sectional study design was employed.
- Data were collected from clinical staff working in oncology day wards.
- Statistical analysis was used to identify predictors of vaccination.
Main Results:
- Influenza vaccine uptake among oncology HCWs was 48% for the 2016/17 season.
- Negative predictors of vaccination included fear of side-effects, perceived lack of need in healthy individuals, and skepticism about vaccine effectiveness.
- A high proportion of staff (87.6%) recommended influenza vaccination to their patients.
Conclusions:
- Targeted interventions are needed to increase influenza vaccination rates among oncology HCWs.
- Addressing concerns about vaccine safety and effectiveness is essential.
- Empowering HCWs to recommend vaccination is vital for patient protection.
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