Factors associated with resident influenza vaccination in a national sample of nursing homes.

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Factors associated with resident influenza vaccination in a national sample of nursing homes.

Am J Infect Control. 2016 Sep 01;44(9):1055-7

Authors: Travers JL, Stone PW, Bjarnadottir RI, Pogorzelska-Maziarz M, Castle NG, Herzig CT

Abstract
Influenza vaccination remains the cornerstone of influenza prevention, yet national goals for nursing home residents and staff vaccination have not been met. Few studies have examined associations between facility and resident characteristics; employee processes, such as staff vaccination policies; and resident influenza vaccination. In this national survey of nursing homes, employee processes were not associated with resident influenza vaccination; however, various facility and resident characteristics were.

PMID: 26971139 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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