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Influenza vaccination in Victoria, 1992

C R MacIntyre1, J A Carnie, A J Plant

  • 1National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health, Canberra, ACT.

The Medical Journal of Australia
|August 16, 1993
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In 1992, only 13.3% of Victorians were vaccinated against influenza, with lower rates in rural areas. High-risk individuals and the elderly showed higher influenza vaccination uptake, indicating a need for targeted public health strategies.

Area of Science:

  • Epidemiology
  • Public Health
  • Vaccinology

Background:

  • Influenza vaccination is crucial for preventing complications, especially in at-risk populations.
  • Understanding vaccination patterns is essential for optimizing public health interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine influenza vaccination rates and patterns in the general Victorian population.
  • To assess influenza vaccination rates among residents of Victorian nursing homes and hostels.

Main Methods:

  • A telephone survey of 537 systematically selected Victorian residents was conducted in May-June 1992.
  • Information on age, sex, vaccination status, and influenza risk was collected.
  • A postal survey of 143 randomly selected nursing homes and hostels assessed resident vaccination rates.

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Main Results:

  • Overall influenza vaccination rate in Victoria was 13.3%, with lower rates in rural (9%) versus metropolitan (16%) areas.
  • 29% of the population met National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) guidelines for vaccination; only 7.8% of low-risk individuals were vaccinated.
  • Vaccination rates increased with age and number of indications, reaching nearly 45% in those over 65 and 50% for those with three or more indications.
  • A mean of 52% of nursing home and hostel residents were vaccinated, with slight variation between rural (45%) and metropolitan (53%) facilities.

Conclusions:

  • An estimated 550,000 influenza vaccine doses were used in Victoria in 1992, with about 50% administered to low-risk individuals.
  • Findings underscore the necessity of targeting high-risk groups for influenza vaccination.
  • Public education and healthcare professional outreach are recommended to improve vaccination coverage in priority populations.