COVID-19 and flu vaccination in Romania, post pandemic lessons in healthcare workers and general population
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Flurona vaccination rates in Romania for the 2022-2023 season were low for both adults and children. Public health education is crucial to increase vaccination uptake, especially for children who are at higher risk of severe outcomes from co-infection.
Area Of Science
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Vaccinology
Background
- Influenza and coronavirus infections pose significant public health risks and pandemic potential.
- Co-infection with influenza and coronavirus, termed 'flurona', presents a potential emerging global health threat.
- Understanding vaccination patterns is crucial for managing vaccine-preventable respiratory diseases.
Purpose Of The Study
- To assess influenza and COVID-19 vaccination rates in Romania for the 2022-2023 season.
- To identify factors associated with higher odds of receiving flu and COVID-19 vaccines.
- To evaluate parental vaccination decisions for their children regarding flu and COVID-19.
Main Methods
- An analytical cross-sectional observational survey was conducted.
- A self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data from the general population.
- 1056 responders were analyzed, including a significant proportion of healthcare workers.
Main Results
- Low vaccination rates were observed: 15.34% for flu and 28.41% for COVID-19 in the 2022-2023 season.
- Habitual flu vaccination was strongly associated with higher odds of receiving both flu (OR=58.43) and COVID-19 (OR=1.67) vaccines.
- University education and healthcare worker status were associated with higher odds of COVID-19 vaccination.
Conclusions
- Vaccination rates against influenza and COVID-19 remain low in Romania for both adults and children.
- Public health educational initiatives are urgently needed to improve vaccination coverage.
- School vaccination programs should be considered to protect children, who are at increased risk from flurona.
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